Park Trails Improvement Program News – San Francisco Recreation and Parkhttp://sfrecpark.org
Get out and play!Sun, 18 Mar 2018 20:06:16 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4Welcome to the Glen Canyon Urban Trails Project blog!http://sfrecpark.org/welcome-to-the-glen-canyon-urban-trails-project-blog/
Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:45:44 +0000http://sfrpd.org/wp-dev/?p=1605Continue reading →]]>The Recreation and Park Department and The Trust for Public Land hosted a series of community meetings in January through March to gather input on trail improvements within Glen Canyon Park. Together with the community we identified areas for improvement﻿﻿ and developed a conceptual plan for the proposed trail improvements. We are at the final stage of the conceptual design phase and would like to hear your comments on which improvements are most important to you. Please take a look at the prioritization map and submit your comments to Meghan Tiernan, Project Manager, no later than Friday, April 22.

Thank you! Your opinion is important to us and we look forward to hearing from you.

]]>OAK WOODLANDS TRAILS COMMUNITY MEETINGShttp://sfrecpark.org/oak-woodlands-trails-community-meetings/
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:55:02 +0000http://sfrpd.org/wp-dev/?p=3296Continue reading →]]>The Recreation and Park Department is hosting a series of community meetings to discuss future trail restoration improvements to the Oak Woodlands Trail in Golden Gate Park. Your input is important and will help us improve the Oak Woodlands Trail in a way that is most beneficial to the community. The meeting schedule:

Community Meeting #1 – May 25

Community Meeting #2 – June 15

Community Meeting #3 – July 13

All meetings will be held from 6:00-7:30pm at the Senior Center in Golden Gate Park on Fulton at 37th Avenue. We look forward to seeing you there.

]]>Glen Canyon Trail updatehttp://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-trail-update/
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:13:33 +0000http://sfrpd.org/wp-dev/?p=3511Continue reading →]]>The Glen Canyon Trail Restoration project is moving forward. On August 18th the Recreation and Park Commission approved the Glen Canyon Trail concept plan that was developed with input from community members. The project will now begin the design development phase and is anticipated to begin construction in 2012.

The Recreation and Park Department is hosting a series of community meetings to discuss future trail restoration improvements to the Twin Peaks Trail. Your input is important and will help us improve Twin Peaks Trail in a way that is most beneficial to the community. The meeting schedule:

Community Meeting #1 – October 5

Community Meeting #2 – November 2

All meetings will be held from 6:30-8:00pm at the Midtown Terrace Clubhouse on Clarendon Street & Olympia Way. We look forward to seeing you there.

]]>Oak Woodlands Trail Updatehttp://sfrecpark.org/oak-woodlands-trail-update/
Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:22:33 +0000http://sfrpd.org/wp-dev/?p=3608Continue reading →]]>The Oak Woodland Trail Restoration project is moving forward. On September 15th the Recreation and Park Commission approved the Oak Woodland Trail concept plan that was developed with input from community members. The project will now begin the design development phase and is anticipated to begin construction in 2012.

]]>Welcome to the Bernal Hill Urban Trails Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/welcome-to-the-bernal-hill-urban-trails-project/
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:31:22 +0000http://sfrpd.org/wp-dev/?p=4072BERNAL HEIGHTS TRAIL RESTORATION COMMUNITY MEETINGS The Recreation and Park Department will be hosting a series of community meetings to discuss the future trail restoration improvements to Bernal Heights Trail. Your input is important to us and will help us improve the Bernal Heights Trail in a way that is … Continue reading →]]>

BERNAL HEIGHTS TRAIL RESTORATION COMMUNITY MEETINGS

The Recreation and Park Department will be hosting a series of community meetings to discuss the future trail restoration improvements to Bernal Heights Trail. Your input is important to us and will help us improve the Bernal Heights Trail in a way that is most beneficial to the community. The meeting schedule:

Community Meeting #1 – January 25

Communiyt Meeting #2 – February 22

Community Meeting #3 – April 4

All meetnigs will be held from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Bernal Heights Library meeting room at 500 Courtland. We look forward to seeing you there.

]]>TWIN PEAKS TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN IS MOVING FORWARDhttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trail-concept-plan-is-moving-forward/
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:09:48 +0000http://sfrpd.org/wp-dev/?p=4231Continue reading →]]>On Wednesday, February 1 Recreation and Park staff presented the Twin Peaks Trail concept plan to the Capital Committee of the Recreation and Park Commission. The Capital Committee voted to move approval of the trail concept plan to the consent calendar at the full Commission meeting to be held on Febraury 16. Once approved more detailed plans can be developed for trail construction that could begin later this year.

]]>Saddle Area Trail Improvements Underway at Glen Canyon!http://sfrecpark.org/saddle-area-trail-improvements-underway-at-glen-canyon/
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:59:09 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=42990The saddle area, north of the boardwalk and near the climbing rocks, will see improvements beginning January 15, 2013. This construction will last approximately 6 weeks. There will be crews working in the saddle area as well as materials staged nearby. The project will also include some planting of native … Continue reading →]]>

The saddle area, north of the boardwalk and near the climbing rocks, will see improvements beginning January 15, 2013. This construction will last approximately 6 weeks. There will be crews working in the saddle area as well as materials staged nearby. The project will also include some planting of native shrubs in the construction area. Stairs on either side of the saddle will be replaced as part of the project. Closure of these trail sections will be minimal. When large timbers are being transported, flag people will be on site to direct park users.

This work is being funded through the California State Habitat Conservation Fund Program and precedes trail improvements funded through the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond.

Contact Lisa Wayne at lisa.wayne@sfgov.org with any questions/ for more information.

]]>Limited Temporary Trail Closures at Glen Canyonhttp://sfrecpark.org/limited-temporary-trail-closures-at-glen-canyon/
Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:25:27 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=43176You may have noticed some beautiful new “box” steps ascending the more gradually sloped side of the saddle area in Glen Canyon. Our contractor is also finishing up a new switchback trail to help folks access the top of the rocks. This work is being funded through the California State … Continue reading →]]>

You may have noticed some beautiful new “box” steps ascending the more gradually sloped side of the saddle area in Glen Canyon. Our contractor is also finishing up a new switchback trail to help folks access the top of the rocks. This work is being funded through the California State Habitat Conservation Fund Program and precedes other trail improvements, which are funded through the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond.

We have posted signs in the canyon to inform folks that we are closing 2 trail segments during the construction of new “stringer” steps on the steep face of the saddle area; the steep section itself as well as the segment of trail that runs along the bottom of the rocks from the base of the steep section back to the base of the steps that were just completed.

Park users will still be able to access the boulders and can use the Islais Creek trail to bypass the closure as well. The trail closures are to ensure the safety of the public while heavy materials are moved and construction is underway. All segments should be open for use by early March.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our parks!

]]>SF Conservation Corps to begin preparation work for new trail Aug. 8http://sfrecpark.org/sf-conservation-corps-to-begin-preparation-work-for-new-trail-august-8/
Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:58:43 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=47663We are excited to report that we are beginning Phase I of the Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project. Phase I is part of our “Creeks to Peaks” initiative to connect Glen Canyon with Twin Peaks. Beginning on August 8, the San Francisco Conservation Corps will be clearing blackberry, ivy and … Continue reading →]]>

We are excited to report that we are beginning Phase I of the Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project. Phase I is part of our “Creeks to Peaks” initiative to connect Glen Canyon with Twin Peaks. Beginning on August 8, the San Francisco Conservation Corps will be clearing blackberry, ivy and other brush from a corridor approximately 10’-20’ from the guardrail that runs along Twin Peaks Boulevard just north of Portola Avenue so that volunteers can build a new trail there that will be separated from the roadway by the guardrail. You may have noticed flagging on site in the last couple of weeks. This flagging is to mark the approximate location of the prep work for the new trail. Please note that the Conservation Corps will be removing brush from, or “brushing” this 10’-20’ corridor to accommodate access for trail construction and to discourage some of these invasive species from quickly taking over the trail. The finished trail, however, will not take up that much width.

Please click here for a visual of where the new trail will be (dashed yellow line). The construction of the trail will be completed in partnership with Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) on September 28th and 29th. If you would like to volunteer with us on either or both of those days, please visit the V-O-Cal website to learn more information and register.

The rest of the trail improvements shown in the conceptual plan are anticipated to be completed in 2014 by a contractor. Please stay tuned for more information on the timing of this work.

]]>Project Soon to be Underway!http://sfrecpark.org/project-soon-to-be-underway/
Thu, 15 Aug 2013 23:33:31 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=47888[This photo shows an example of tree failure: Arroyo Willow, Creekside Loop Trail] Pending award of contract by the Rec and Park Commission, we will begin the Trails Improvement Project in late September. This project is the result of extensive community input provided at three community meetings and a site … Continue reading →]]>[This photo shows an example of tree failure: Arroyo Willow, Creekside Loop Trail]

Pending award of contract by the Rec and Park Commission, we will begin the Trails Improvement Project in late September. This project is the result of extensive community input provided at three community meetings and a site walk, as well as at meetings for the related but separate Glen Canyon Park Improvement Plan project. Please see the main project page for a description of the scope of the project. As part of the Trails Improvement Project, trees within 50’ of the trails were assessed for health and structural condition. Trees that were dead, dying, in poor health or that possessed significant defects in structure were recommended to be pruned or removed by an independent arborist. On August 16, we will do a courtesy 30-day advanced notice posting on each of the 31 trees that is slated for removal. Ten trees will be pruned to mitigate their hazardous condition. Tree work will begin after September 16th. Our goal is to complete tree work prior to the beginning of 2014 in order to minimize disruption to nesting birds. After confirming tree locations in the field, we will post a map showing approximate location of all trees slated for removal or pruning. Trailside restoration planting of over 3,000 square feet is also part of this project.

Please visit this site for regular updates. We will also post informational signage on site when the contractor mobilizes this Fall and will maintain some pedestrian access through the Canyon as much as possible.

]]>Oak Woodlands Trail Improvement Project: Hazardous Tree Mitigation Work to Proceed Fall 2013http://sfrecpark.org/oak-woodlands-trail-improvement-project-hazardous-tree-mitigation-work-to-proceed-fall-2013/
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 01:03:16 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=48019[This photo shows a dead tree standing, one of the hazardous trees slated for removal] Pending approval by the Rec and Park Commission in September, we will begin the hazardous tree mitigation component of the Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project this Fall. The Trails Improvement Project is the result of … Continue reading →]]>[This photo shows a dead tree standing, one of the hazardous trees slated for removal]

Pending approval by the Rec and Park Commission in September, we will begin the hazardous tree mitigation component of the Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project this Fall. The Trails Improvement Project is the result of extensive community input. Please see the main project page for a description of the scope of the project.

As part of planning and design, trees within 50’ of improved trails were assessed to identify hazards. Approximately 44 trees were recommended by independent arborist HortScience for removal and 4 for pruning. The window for tree work in the Oak Woodlands is even narrower than the regulated bird nesting season allows because raptor nesting activity can start as early as January. As part of the separate Park Forestry Program, Arborwell Professional Tree Management will be doing GGP Phase II hazardous tree abatement along Conservatory Drive, in close proximity to the tree pruning and removals recommended by the Trails Improvement Program, this Fall. Increasing the scope of GGP Phase II hazardous tree abatement to incorporate the tree work that has been conceptually approved by the Commission for the GGP Oak Woodlands Trail Improvement Project will allow the Department to abate hazards to park users this Fall, as opposed to having to wait almost a year to take advantage of the next bird nesting-free window. The rest of the scope of work involved with the GGP Oak Woodlands Trail Improvement Project will be compiled in a bid package and publicly bid to contractors in Winter/ Spring 2014 after the Rec and Park Commission approves award of that contract.

On August 28, we will do a courtesy 30-day advanced notice posting on each of the 44 trees that is slated for removal. Tree work will begin after September 28th. Our goal is to complete tree work prior to the beginning of 2014 in order to minimize disruption to nesting birds. Tree planting as well as trailside restoration planting is also part of the scope of the main Trails Improvement Project.

We will post regular updates to this blog throughout the duration of the project. We will also post informational signage on site.

]]>Progress with brush clearing along Twin Peaks Boulevardhttp://sfrecpark.org/progress-with-brush-clearing-along-twin-peaks-boulevard/
Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:37:26 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53012The brush clearing maintenance work that the San Francisco Conservation Corps is doing along Twin Peaks Boulevard is nearly complete. Our staff have been actively monitoring this work. This is a progress picture taken September 4, 2013. The Corps has removed garbage in addition to weeds. Rec and Park is … Continue reading →]]>

The brush clearing maintenance work that the San Francisco Conservation Corps is doing along Twin Peaks Boulevard is nearly complete. Our staff have been actively monitoring this work. This is a progress picture taken September 4, 2013. The Corps has removed garbage in addition to weeds. Rec and Park is convening a meeting on September 12, 2013 to discuss plans for trail construction in this area. Please see separate blog post with flyer for more details!

]]>Community Meeting to Discuss Plans for New Portola Trail along Twin Peaks Boulevardhttp://sfrecpark.org/community-meeting-to-discuss-plans-for-new-portola-trail-along-twin-peaks-boulevard/
Sat, 07 Sep 2013 00:51:19 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53014Join us for a meeting to discuss future trails improvements at Twin Peaks. At this meeting we will focus primarily on plans for the new Portola Trail, the “Peaks” portion of the “Creeks to Peaks/” Glen Canyon to Twin Peaks trail connection. This is a follow-up to meetings held in … Continue reading →]]>

Join us for a meeting to discuss future trails improvements at Twin Peaks. At this meeting we will focus primarily on plans for the new Portola Trail, the “Peaks” portion of the “Creeks to Peaks/” Glen Canyon to Twin Peaks trail connection. This is a follow-up to meetings held in 2011 and 2012 prior to Rec and Park Commission of the Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Plan. Your input is important and will help us to improve the Twin Peaks trails in a way that is most beneficial to the community. Please click on the image to see flyer for details.

]]>Twin Peaks TRAILS Meeting Follow-uphttp://sfrecpark.org/meeting-follow-up/
Fri, 13 Sep 2013 21:13:22 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53180Continue reading →]]>Last night approximately 25 community members attended a public meeting to discuss Portola Trail plans. In addition to several of us from Rec and Park’s Capital Division and Natural Areas Program, the Executive Director from V-O-Cal (Volunteers from Outdoor California) was on hand to answer questions and address concerns from neighbors. We are processing all that we discussed last night and updating our e-mail list and will send an update via e-mail and also post on this blog on Monday. If you would like to be on our e-mail notifications list, please send your name and e-mail address to our Outreach Coordinator Amy Moore at amy.moore@sfgov.org.
]]>Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Follow-up Meetinghttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trails-improvement-follow-up-meeting/
Wed, 18 Sep 2013 18:13:27 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53251Continue reading →]]>Please join us for a meeting to address the concerns raised by community members. As requested RPD will answer questions, including presenting the Hydrology Report from the recent Hydrologists’ testing, planting schematic, plant variety types, security and visibility to property, and erosion control measures. The Supervisors Office will also be in attendance. Please tell your neighbors!

1) CatEx determination in response to community request for environmental impact report (I was working with the Planning Department this week to secure an official copy of this document to share with you)

2) Map showing USPS mail outreach completed by Rec and Park for the 2 community meetings in 2011 and the Commission hearing in 2012 for Glenview Drive ONLY!

3) Map showing geographic extent of USPS mail outreach completed for September 12, 2013 and September 24, 2013 public meetings

We are continuing to work on the concerns raised at the September 12, 2013 meeting:

1) We have forwarded hydrological/geotechnical concerns that neighbors shared with me to our hydrological consultant, who is working on her analysis;

2) We are working with an additional geotechnical engineer and will share these same concerns with him;

3) We have an arborist consultant assessing whether there are hazardous trees within range of the proposed trail as well as anticipated impact of the brushing work and/or hazardous tree mitigation work on windthrow effect of downslope trees

4) We are working with our landscape architectural team to identify critical areas for screening and to develop graphics that show this so that we can discuss with you.

We look forward to sharing our findings with you at the upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, September 24 from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Midtown Terrace Clubhouse.

]]>Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project – More Info, as Requested!http://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trails-improvement-project-more-info-as-requested/
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 19:21:00 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53358Continue reading →]]>As promised, here is the report from the Geotechnical Engineer (see below link); we will also bring copies to the meeting tonight. We are awaiting the arrival of the Hydrologists’ report, and will post that info as soon as we receive it. We hope you can make tonight’s meeting, please pass along this info to your neighbors. We appreciate your patience.

]]>Twin Peaks Trails Improvement – Tree Assessmenthttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trails-improvement-tree-assessment/
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 23:22:39 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53370Below you will find a link to the Tree Assessment we promised you. This is the final report, as with the previous two reports copies will be provided at tonight’s meeting.

]]>Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project – 9.24.2013 Presentationhttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trails-improvement-project-9-24-2013-presentation/
Thu, 26 Sep 2013 00:05:34 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53383Thank you so much for coming out last night; we appreciate and value your participation and heard your concerns. We are very grateful for V-O-Cal’s gift, which is making the first phase of the Trails Improvement Project possible. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Click here … Continue reading →]]>

Thank you so much for coming out last night; we appreciate and value your participation and heard your concerns. We are very grateful for V-O-Cal’s gift, which is making the first phase of the Trails Improvement Project possible. Please let us know if you have any additional questions.

]]>Twin Peaks Portola Trail completed by volunteers!http://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-portola-trail-completed-by-volunteers/
Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:45:08 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=53423A big thank you V-O-Cal (Volunteers for Outdoor California) and to the over 150 volunteers who came out on Saturday and Sunday to complete the new Portola Trail! Our staff received much positive feedback and many thank yous from runners, cyclists and hikers regarding the trail improvement. We are working … Continue reading →]]>

A big thank you V-O-Cal (Volunteers for Outdoor California) and to the over 150 volunteers who came out on Saturday and Sunday to complete the new Portola Trail! Our staff received much positive feedback and many thank yous from runners, cyclists and hikers regarding the trail improvement.

We are working to order plants to be installed along the new trail.

Please stay tuned for additional updates.

]]>Glen Canyon TRAILS Project: Underway week of 10/28http://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-trails-project-underway-week-of-1028/
Sat, 26 Oct 2013 00:49:28 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=57900Continue reading →]]>We anticipate that our contractor will be beginning work on the Glen Canyon TRAILS project on Tuesday, October 29th. First up is setting up staging areas and completing hazardous tree mitigation work. Per community requests, we are planning to maintain the “Ticket Tree” stump. We will post more details on this blog as well as on informational signage on site next week regarding impact to park user access to the Canyon. The upper trail/ fire road from the Bosworth Entry to Silver Tree will be temporarily closed for parts of the next week or two, as will the Creekside Trail just north of Silver Tree. Please stay tuned for more details. We are excited to be starting this extensive capital improvement project, funded by the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond and by multiple Habitat Conservation Program grants!
]]>Glen Canyon TRAILS Project Begins 10/29: Temporary Trail Closureshttp://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-trails-project-begins-1029-temporary-trail-closures/
Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:32:56 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=57928Our contractor will be beginning work on the Glen Canyon TRAILS project on Tuesday, October 29th. First up is setting up staging areas and completing hazardous tree mitigation work. Per community requests, we are planning to maintain the “Ticket Tree” Monterey Cypress stump just west of the trail from the … Continue reading →]]>

Our contractor will be beginning work on the Glen Canyon TRAILS project on Tuesday, October 29th. First up is setting up staging areas and completing hazardous tree mitigation work. Per community requests, we are planning to maintain the “Ticket Tree” Monterey Cypress stump just west of the trail from the Rec Center to Silver Tree higher than usual to accommodate popular children’s play as long as no further unanticipated hazard is found.

Please visit the project page regularly and/or sign up to receive blog updates to keep up to speed on this project.

We will post more details on the blog as well as on informational signage on site starting tomorrow regarding impact to park user access to the Canyon.

The upper trail/ fire road from the Bosworth Entry to Silver Tree (see image) will be temporarily closed for parts of the next few weeks, as will the Creekside Trail just north of Silver Tree and, to lesser extents, other trail segments. There will also be a crane on Alms Road, a few hundred yards north of the Rec Center on Tuesday, October 29 to facilitate hazardous tree mitigation work.

We are making an effort to notify the public of temporary trail segment closures at trail intersections and to maintain as much access as possible. Please stay tuned for more details and please heed temporary trail closure notifications for your safety.

We are excited to be starting this extensive capital improvement project, funded by the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond and by multiple Habitat Conservation Program grants!

]]>Community Meeting & Site Visit to Review Plans for McLaren Park Trail Entryway Improvementshttp://sfrecpark.org/community-mtg-site-visit-to-review-plans-for-mclaren-park-trail-entryway-improvements/
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 20:27:04 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=57980Join us on Thursday, November 7, from 5-6 pm, at the western end of Campbell Ave, where we will discuss planned improvements to 3 trail entryways in McLaren Park: Campbell Ave, Visitacion Ave Fire Road and Persia just east of the picnic area. These improvements are funded by a federal … Continue reading →]]>

Join us on Thursday, November 7, from 5-6 pm, at the western end of Campbell Ave, where we will discuss planned improvements to 3 trail entryways in McLaren Park: Campbell Ave, Visitacion Ave Fire Road and Persia just east of the picnic area.

These improvements are funded by a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant and precede more extensive trail improvements at McLaren Park that will be funded by the 2012 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond.

Project Meeting Flyer

Existing Conditions at Vis Ave Fire Road entry

Existing Conditions at Persia Trail Entry

Existing Conditions at Campbell Entry

]]>Wrapping up hazardous tree mitigation and laying out new trailshttp://sfrecpark.org/wrapping-up-hazardous-tree-mitigation-and-laying-out-new-trails/
Fri, 20 Dec 2013 20:00:38 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=59363Our Trails Project contractor will be completing hazardous tree mitigation work by the end of the year. In the coming week, stumps of Eucalyptus trees that were already removed will be recut closer to the ground and painted with AquaMaster herbicide to discourage resprouting. This is the least toxic effective … Continue reading →]]>

Our Trails Project contractor will be completing hazardous tree mitigation work by the end of the year. In the coming week, stumps of Eucalyptus trees that were already removed will be recut closer to the ground and painted with AquaMaster herbicide to discourage resprouting. This is the least toxic effective material available. Contractor will be on site while the treatment dries.

Application will take place on Euc stumps along the trail between the Bosworth entry and Silver Tree, as well as on the stumps of two trees that were removed from the eastern slope of the Canyon. Notices of pesticide application will be posted on site today (Friday, December 20).

The contractor will also be cutting the secondary trunk of the Monterey Cypress “Ticket Tree” closer to grade but will maintain the main trunk above the area through which “tickets” are passed per community request.

Soon after the New Year our Contractor will be removing the old asphalt ditch on the eastern slope of the Canyon and replacing it with a vegetative swale. Our team also met earlier this week to lay out alignment of new trails to be completed in 2014.

]]>Following Community Site Visit McLaren Park Trail Connector Project Out to Bidhttp://sfrecpark.org/following-community-site-visit-mclaren-park-trail-connector-project-out-to-bid/
Fri, 03 Jan 2014 20:05:40 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=59420Rec and Park hosted a well-attended site visit on November 7, 2013 to share plans with neighbors for the McLaren Park Trail Connector Project. Bids are due from contractors on January 21, 2014, and we anticipate that entryway improvements at the 3 sites (Persia, Visitacion Ave Fire Road and Campbell … Continue reading →]]>

Rec and Park hosted a well-attended site visit on November 7, 2013 to share plans with neighbors for the McLaren Park Trail Connector Project. Bids are due from contractors on January 21, 2014, and we anticipate that entryway improvements at the 3 sites (Persia, Visitacion Ave Fire Road and Campbell Ave) will begin in February 2014. Please stay tuned for details on a community planting opportunity at the Persia site.

]]>Portola Trail in 2014http://sfrecpark.org/portola-trail-in-2014/
Thu, 09 Jan 2014 01:26:55 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=59560Rec and Park walked the new Portola Trail with a contractor in December and will be working later this month or in early February to complete trail side seeding, planting and fencing as discussed at September 2013 community meetings. Neighbor requests for a crosswalk at the top of the trail … Continue reading →]]>

Rec and Park walked the new Portola Trail with a contractor in December and will be working later this month or in early February to complete trail side seeding, planting and fencing as discussed at September 2013 community meetings. Neighbor requests for a crosswalk at the top of the trail as well as shoring up the asphalt berm on the east side of Twin Peaks Boulevard have also been shared with the Department of Public Works.

Here is a link to a Chronicle article about the new trail from October 16, 2013:

]]>Trails project work in progress near Turquoise and Amber entry to Glen Canyonhttp://sfrecpark.org/trails-project-work-in-progress-near-turquoise-and-amber-entry-to-glen-canyon/
Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:26:08 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=62055Tomorrow morning, the contractor we’re working with will be bringing in some equipment to begin removing the two old asphalt drainage ditches just below the entry at Turquoise and Amber. These ditches are no longer functional and will be replaced with beautiful planted swales in the coming weeks. Several folks … Continue reading →]]>

Tomorrow morning, the contractor we’re working with will be bringing in some equipment to begin removing the two old asphalt drainage ditches just below the entry at Turquoise and Amber. These ditches are no longer functional and will be replaced with beautiful planted swales in the coming weeks.

Several folks have asked whether the stairs that have been removed will be replaced. Indeed, thanks for your patience. The trail will be realigned to make it less steep and therefore less erosive and more accessible and replacement stairs will be installed. The contractor and our staff did do some preliminary marking of proposed trail layout back in December by placing stakes with green plastic “whiskers.” Stay tuned for details on the timing of the trail construction in this area.

For your safety and for the safety of our contractors, please heed temporary trail closures.

Thank you for your patience and support as we work to improve the park.

]]>Bernal Heights Trails Improvement Project Coming Soonhttp://sfrecpark.org/bernal-heights-trails-improvement-project-coming-soon/
Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:55:58 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=64588For those community members who participated in community meetings quite some time ago regarding Rec and Park’s planned trails improvements at Bernal Heights, thank you for your patience! We are working on several 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond-funded trail improvement projects (see http://sfrecpark.org/park-improvements/park-trail-reconstruction-program/). Our design team is working on … Continue reading →]]>

For those community members who participated in community meetings quite some time ago regarding Rec and Park’s planned trails improvements at Bernal Heights, thank you for your patience! We are working on several 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond-funded trail improvement projects (see http://sfrecpark.org/park-improvements/park-trail-reconstruction-program/). Our design team is working on final details, including erosion control and coordinating with the SFMTA on an improved crossing at the northeast corner of the park, and the project is scheduled to go out to bid this Spring, which means work should be beginning by Fall 2014.

]]>Progress on and Phasing of Glen Canyon TRAILS Improvement Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/progress-and-phasing-of-glen-canyon-trails-improvement-project/
Sat, 22 Feb 2014 01:17:29 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=66273Our Contractor is finishing up on transforming old dysfunctional asphalt ditches on the northern side of Glen Canyon, downhill of the park entrance at Turquoise and Amber, into functional vegetated swales and is beginning work on new trails in this area to replace old trails and failing steps. The Contractor … Continue reading →]]>

Our Contractor is finishing up on transforming old dysfunctional asphalt ditches on the northern side of Glen Canyon, downhill of the park entrance at Turquoise and Amber, into functional vegetated swales and is beginning work on new trails in this area to replace old trails and failing steps. The Contractor has created a temporary access for the limited heavy equipment they need for the project, as shown in the photo. Please note that this temporary access will be restored as soon as they have completed work in this area. The phasing of this project is a careful exercise in planning around considerations such as bird nesting, stream work limitations and precipitation as it relates to seeding, planting and storm water management. We are doing our best to complete new trail segments in a timely fashion to replace those that have been decommissioned. We anticipate having the trails near the entrance at Turquoise and Amber opened in late Spring/ early Summer. Thank you for your patience! Please heed temporary trail closure signage for your safety and for the safety of our contractors.

Vegetated swale at Glen Canyon

Temporary Trail Closure near Turquoise and Amber park entry

]]>McLaren Trail Connector Project Hazardous Trees Posted Ahead of Removalhttp://sfrecpark.org/mclaren-trail-connector-project-hazardous-trees-posted-ahead-of-removal/
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:23:24 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=66290As we finalize the bid/award process, we are gearing up for the McLaren Trail Connector Project. Ten trees assessed as being hazardous by an independent arborist consultant will be removed as part of the trail gateway enhancement project. Five trees at the Persia Ave trail entry and picnic area and … Continue reading →]]>

As we finalize the bid/award process, we are gearing up for the McLaren Trail Connector Project. Ten trees assessed as being hazardous by an independent arborist consultant will be removed as part of the trail gateway enhancement project. Five trees at the Persia Ave trail entry and picnic area and 2 at the Vis Ave Fire Road gate were posted today. Three additional trees will be removed from the Campbell Ave entry. Tree work will happen on or after March 26, 2014, and a biological consultant will be hired to survey all trees prior to removal to ensure no active bird nesting. Additional trees will be pruned to mitigate hazard to park users.

The McLaren Park Trail Connector Project will include planting of the following:

Approximately 25 new trees;

Approximately 900 new shrubs and perennials; and

Approximately 5,000 square feet of native flower seed mix

We anticipate that the contractor will be mobilizing to begin this work by late March/ early April. Stay tuned for more updates!

]]>Seeding Planting and Fencing Completed at Twin Peaks Portola Trailhttp://sfrecpark.org/seeding-planting-and-fencing-completed-at-twin-peaks-portola-trail/
Tue, 25 Feb 2014 01:03:43 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=66293Happy to report that we have completed trail side planting and split rail fencing along the new Portola Trail on the south side of Twin Peaks. Rice straw mulch has been added to trail side areas that have been seeded. We have also engaged a contractor for plant establishment maintenance … Continue reading →]]>

Happy to report that we have completed trail side planting and split rail fencing along the new Portola Trail on the south side of Twin Peaks. Rice straw mulch has been added to trail side areas that have been seeded. We have also engaged a contractor for plant establishment maintenance to help give the plants the best start they can get. A reminder to please stay on the trail to help the new plants to establish.

We have also contacted colleagues from the Department of Public Works to express community interest in restoring the asphalt berm along the eastern side of Twin Peaks Boulevard and in installation of a crosswalk at the top end of the new Portola Trail. Please stay tuned as we will share updates as we have them. Please also feel free to contact the Department of Public Works directly to ask for these improvements.

]]>Glen Canyon Park Trail Naming Contesthttp://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-park-trail-naming-contest/
Tue, 18 Mar 2014 17:29:11 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=67493Part of the plan for improving trails at Glen Canyon Park is installing some new signs to help park users find their way around and interpret the unique ecological features of the Canyon. We are running a trail naming contest to name these trails. Please click on the link below … Continue reading →]]>

Part of the plan for improving trails at Glen Canyon Park is installing some new signs to help park users find their way around and interpret the unique ecological features of the Canyon. We are running a trail naming contest to name these trails. Please click on the link below for more info and to enter. Contest ends April 15, 2014.

]]>McLaren Trail Connector Project Underwayhttp://sfrecpark.org/mclaren-trail-connector-project-underway/
Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:14:34 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=71854We are pleased to announce that we have a contractor on board to complete the McLaren Trail Connector/ Trail Entry Improvements Project. Following a check with a consulting biologist to ensure no active bird nesting activity, the Contractor will fence off limit of work area and begin with tree work this Friday … Continue reading →]]>

We are pleased to announce that we have a contractor on board to complete the McLaren Trail Connector/ Trail Entry Improvements Project. Following a check with a consulting biologist to ensure no active bird nesting activity, the Contractor will fence off limit of work area and begin with tree work this Friday or early next week. We will also be “clearing and grubbing” or removing weeds like blackberry and preparing the soil for new native plants.

Please note that we will be planting the entry at the top of Campbell Ave right to the edge of the concrete. We distributed flyers to all neighbors on this top block of Campbell regarding the fact that parking will not be allowed at the top of the street during construction nor once the project is complete.

This Campbell Ave entry is pictured below (view into the park as well as view from the park looking east down the street):

Once we have a detailed schedule worked out with the contractor, we will arrange for a community planting at the trailhead near the picnic area on Persia. For your safety and for the safety of our contractors and their staff, please keep out of fenced areas and respect temporary closure notices.

We anticipate that this project will be completed by late Summer/ early Fall 2014.

]]>Box Step Building at Glen Canyonhttp://sfrecpark.org/box-steps-installed-at-glen-canyon/
Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:21:50 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=71863Our contractor has begun to install box steps and accompanying trail lengths on the northeast slope of Glen Canyon, near the entrance at Turquoise and Amber. The contractor will be using a small area of Christopher Playground to stage lumber for the steps. Thank you for your patience as we keep the … Continue reading →]]>

Our contractor has begun to install box steps and accompanying trail lengths on the northeast slope of Glen Canyon, near the entrance at Turquoise and Amber. The contractor will be using a small area of Christopher Playground to stage lumber for the steps. Thank you for your patience as we keep the trail that connects Turquoise and Amber to Christopher Playground closed for much of the weekday work days to help ensure the safety of park users as well as contractors. We anticipate that work in this section of the park will be completed late Spring/ early Summer and will post more accurate estimates when we have them.

Contractor team about to install box step landing for second set

Temporary Trail Closure at Turquoise and Amber for Public Safety

Pink “whiskers” Mark Alignment of New Trail

]]>Rec and Park Honored at California Trails and Greenways Conferencehttp://sfrecpark.org/rec-and-park-honored-at-california-trails-and-greenways-conference/
Wed, 07 May 2014 23:19:46 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=73189Rec and Park was honored at the 2014 California Trails and Greenways Conference this April with a Merit Award for the development of the Creek to Peaks Trail. The Creek to Peaks Trail connects Glen Canyon and Twin Peaks for walkers, runners and hikers. The “to Peaks” portion of the … Continue reading →]]>

Rec and Park was honored at the 2014 California Trails and Greenways Conference this April with a Merit Award for the development of the Creek to Peaks Trail.

The Creek to Peaks Trail connects Glen Canyon and Twin Peaks for walkers, runners and hikers. The “to Peaks” portion of the trail was a model in collaboration, as Rec and Park worked with the San Francisco Conservation Corps and V-O-Cal (Volunteers for Outdoor California) to construct the trail through an extensive volunteer effort and with funding from the state Habitat Conservation Fund.

]]>Design team planning for signage for Glen Canyon TRAILS Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/design-team-planning-for-signage-for-glen-canyon-trails-project/
Mon, 12 May 2014 21:28:38 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=73333Rec and Park staff met with our design team last week to begin to discuss way finding and interpretive signage plans for the Glen Canyon TRAILS Improvement Project.]]>

Rec and Park staff met with our design team last week to begin to discuss way finding and interpretive signage plans for the Glen Canyon TRAILS Improvement Project.

RPD Team Viewing an Old Interpretive Sign

Design Team Discussing Next Steps

Interpretive Sign Artist Observes a Special Lichen

]]>Site Work Progress for McLaren Park Trail Connector Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/site-work-progress-for-mclaren-park-trail-entry-improvements-project/
Wed, 14 May 2014 02:02:30 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=73930Our contractor has made substantial progress with site preparation work at 2 of the 3 sites. Hazardous trees have been removed, as well as weeds and debris. The Persia ave and Campbell Ave entries don’t look that great to passsersby this week, but this work of removing blackberry and other weeds … Continue reading →]]>

Our contractor has made substantial progress with site preparation work at 2 of the 3 sites. Hazardous trees have been removed, as well as weeds and debris. The Persia ave and Campbell Ave entries don’t look that great to passsersby this week, but this work of removing blackberry and other weeds and grading the site is an important foundation for the success of the rest of the project.

Work at the Visitacion Ave Fire Road site has been put on hold temporarily because our consulting biologist found a bird nest in one of the trees within the limit of work. We are monitoring nesting activity closely and will start work at this third site as soon as it’s clear that we are not disrupting any nesting birds.

Next up the contractor will be completing fine grading and soil preparation for planting areas, placing logs and boulders in the planting areas and then getting ready for planting and a new concrete path at the Campbell entry to connect the sidewalk on the south side of Campbell to the stairs shown below.

We are also working with our sign fabrication team to get 3 more McLaren Trailhead signs fabricated so that one can be installed at each of these 3 entryways.

Please stay tuned for more info!

Progress Shot of Persia Ave, looking east into entryway from picnic area

Site Work in Progress at Campbell Ave Entry

]]>Volunteers needed at Glen Park – Hillside Weeding – 9am to Noon, This Friday, June 27th!http://sfrecpark.org/volunteers-needed-at-glen-park-hillside-weeding-9am-to-noon-this-friday-june-27th/
Mon, 23 Jun 2014 23:57:31 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=75349Continue reading →]]>Thank you again to those of you that came out and volunteered on the hillside Friday, June 13th! It was great!

That combined with the work of our gardening staff over the last few week, we have been focusing on taking out the radish and the mustard, starting at the northern end of the hillside area of focus near the back of the rec center, and working towards Elk street.

We hope that with this push we will reach the Elk Street edge of the area, removing the main mustard and radish growth on the hillside.

If you would like to join us, please meet at 9am-Noon above the tennis courts, on Elk Street. I will be at the drop off zone at Elk street near the new entrance at 9am.

Thanks to all of you for helping on the 13th and I look forward to seeing some of you on the 27th!

Best

Karen​

]]>Visitacion Ave Fire Road Improvements Have Begun at McLaren Parkhttp://sfrecpark.org/visitacion-ave-fire-road-improvements-have-begun-at-mclaren-park/
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 20:46:40 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=75391Improvements to the Visitacion Ave Fire Road entry have begun as part of our McLaren Park Trail Connector/ Trail Entryway Improvement Project. This project includes 3 distinct sites within McLaren Park. Work on the other 2 sites began back in late April; however, we could not complete hazardous tree mitigation … Continue reading →]]>

Improvements to the Visitacion Ave Fire Road entry have begun as part of our McLaren Park Trail Connector/ Trail Entryway Improvement Project. This project includes 3 distinct sites within McLaren Park. Work on the other 2 sites began back in late April; however, we could not complete hazardous tree mitigation at the Visitacion Ave Fire Road site until just recently because a family of song birds was nesting in one of the trees. We worked closely with an independent biological consultant to actively monitor the activity of the bush tits (name of the particular songbird) and held off on any work at this site to avoid disturbance. Once we got final confirmation that the birds had hatched, been reared, and all had left the nest, we arranged to have the contractor begin work. Now that 2 trees have been removed and 2 trees pruned, the contractor has begun to “clear and grub” the area around the entry; removing weeds, dead wood and debris that’s been dumped on site in preparation for a repaved fire road and entryway planting.

]]>New Landscape Boulders Placed at Trail Entryways in McLaren Parkhttp://sfrecpark.org/new-landscape-boulders-placed-at-trail-entryways-in-mclaren-park/
Tue, 01 Jul 2014 20:48:27 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=75393You may notice some new boulders sitting in the dirt near the Persia picnic area and the Campbell Ave park entry at McLaren Park. These boulders are part of our grant-funded McLaren Park Trail Connector/Trail Entryway Improvement Project and are sitting in the middle of what will soon become newly … Continue reading →]]>

You may notice some new boulders sitting in the dirt near the Persia picnic area and the Campbell Ave park entry at McLaren Park. These boulders are part of our grant-funded McLaren Park Trail Connector/Trail Entryway Improvement Project and are sitting in the middle of what will soon become newly planted park and trail gateways. We are doing final review of soil requirements with our contractor. Following the 4th of July holiday, the contractor will be amending the soil for planting and then putting plants in the ground, mulching and watering.

Please stay tuned for more updates.

Landscape Boulders Placed at Persia Site

]]>Natural Areas Program at Oak Woodlandshttp://sfrecpark.org/natural-areas-program-at-oak-woodlands/
Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:32:47 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=75591A snapshot of the SFRPD Natural Areas Program staff and volunteers taking care of some of the oldest Coastal Live Oak trees in the city of San Francisco at the Oak Woodlands, an extraordinary remnant of native landscape in the northeast corner of Golden Gate Park. Come join the fun … Continue reading →]]>

A snapshot of the SFRPD Natural Areas Program staff and volunteers taking care of some of the oldest Coastal Live Oak trees in the city of San Francisco at the Oak Woodlands, an extraordinary remnant of native landscape in the northeast corner of Golden Gate Park.

Come join the fun on the second Saturday of every month at the Oak Woodlands in Golden Gate Park. Contact recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org for more information about this recurring volunteer workday.

Just an FYI – I will be providing a project update at the Glen Park Association Quarterly Meeting at the Glen Park Rec Center tomorrow evening, July 30th. The meeting officially starts at 7:00pm, but people can arrive at 6:30pm.

Topic to cover include:

Updates on the ongoing progress of the building renovation design

Upcoming repairs planned to the tennis courts

Upcoming process for selecting the public art to be included in the building renovation project

Melinda Stockman, who is the project manager for the Trails Improvement Projects, will also be there to provide an update on that project.

I will also provide the same info on the blog for the project here, hopefully by Thursday, July 29th, if you would like to see the updates online.

]]>Glen Canyon Park Trail Names to Be Recommended to Rec and Park Commission Operations Committee August 7http://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-park-trail-names-to-be-recommended-to-rec-and-park-commission-operations-committee-august-7/
Mon, 04 Aug 2014 16:24:49 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=75843This Spring, Rec and Park convened a trail naming contest for the 3 main trails in Glen Canyon Park. We received over 75 nominations for trail names. Following the close of the contest, a trail naming committee reviewed the names and rationale for names and made recommendations to be presented … Continue reading →]]>

This Spring, Rec and Park convened a trail naming contest for the 3 main trails in Glen Canyon Park. We received over 75 nominations for trail names. Following the close of the contest, a trail naming committee reviewed the names and rationale for names and made recommendations to be presented to the Commission. Winners of the trail naming contest have now been notified. Please join us for the Commission’s Operations Committee hearing to hear our nominations and more details. The hearing will be on this coming Thursday, August 7, at 2 pm in City Hall Room 416. The agenda for the hearing should be posted by tomorrow or Monday. You can find the agenda by visiting this website http://sfrecpark.org/about/recreation-park-commission/ and clicking on the “Documents” tab.

]]>Glen Canyon TRAILS Improvement Project Over Halfway Completehttp://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-trails-improvement-project-over-halfway-complete/
Mon, 04 Aug 2014 16:26:09 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=75851A majority of trail improvements on the eastern slope of the Canyon are complete, and the contractor will be reopening these trails in the coming week or so. Thank you for your patience as we complete a couple last sets of “stringer stairs” on the eastern slope as well as … Continue reading →]]>

A majority of trail improvements on the eastern slope of the Canyon are complete, and the contractor will be reopening these trails in the coming week or so. Thank you for your patience as we complete a couple last sets of “stringer stairs” on the eastern slope as well as verifying proper drainage. The last improvements to the eastern slope will be restoration planting in the vicinity of the trails once we get rain this fall as well as installation of way finding and interpretive signage this fall.

One of the 3 new creek crossings, just north of Silver Tree/ Glen Ridge is near completion (see below), and construction on the other 2 has begun and will continue in the next week or two.

Old Creek Crossing

New Creek Crossing

We are excited to report that our “Creeks to Peaks” trails corridor has been selected as the featured project for the San Francisco Parks Alliance’s Party for the Parks gala, which will take place on September 13: http://www.sfparksalliance.org/our-work/philanthropy/party-parks. A portion of funds raised will go to support completion of the “Creeks to Peaks” corridor, including interpretive and way finding signage in the Canyon.

Please click on the link below to review presentation that we made to the Glen Park Association at their quarterly meeting last night and stay tuned for more updates.

New planting and signage has been installed at the Persia and Campbell Ave entries, and the contractor is preparing to replace the asphalt fire road entry and then plant at the trail entry across from the middle school pullout on Visitacion Ave.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the park. Please stay tuned for information on a community planting day to be held at the trail entry just east of the Persia picnic area this fall!

Just want to update you about the Artist Selection Panel meeting on August 4th.

Thank you again for all of your feedback.

On August 4th, 2014 the finalists for the Glen Canyon Park Public Art Project presented their artwork proposals to the Artist Selection Panel. After careful review and extensive deliberation, the Panel voted to not recommend any of the artwork proposals for implementation. The recommendation will be heard at the Arts Commission’s Visual Arts Committee meeting on August 20, 2014. At that time, the Committee will develop a recommendation for how to proceed with art at this site. This meeting is open to the public. An agenda for this meeting will be posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting here: http://sfgov.org/arts/visual-arts-committee.

Thank you for your patience.

Please contact Art Commission Staff if you have any questions about this process.

As you may have heard, it has come to our attention that the slope of the tennis courts at Glen Canyon Park are not in line with current United States Tennis Association (USTA) recommendations.

Rec and Parks has worked with the design and construction management staff at the Department of Public Works to develop a plan to re-grade the courts to meet the USTA recommendations.

We anticipate the work starting on September 2nd, pending any adverse weather or other unanticipated delays. We expect the work to be completed by the beginning of January, barring other unforeseen delays. It is possible that they will be done before this time, I will notify everyone when the work is done.

All construction vehicle access will be directly from the Elk Street edge of the park, from the new “drop-off area,” and access the courts from there, keeping the children’s play area, fields, and recreation center open.

The sidewalk on the west side of Elk Street near the tennis courts and at least a portion of the “drop off zone” will be affected and closed at times. Please plan accordingly. Entrances from Elk Street above the tennis courts and adjacent to the ball fields will remain open, in addition to entrances from Bosworth and others. Signage will be installed to direct users to other nearby entrances.

As the courts will not be in use during these repairs, please consider using other public courts available for use. You can find out about all of our tennis courts using this link:

]]>Call for Volunteers to Build a New Trail at McLaren Park this Saturday and Sundayhttp://sfrecpark.org/call-for-volunteers-to-build-a-new-trail-at-mclaren-park-this-saturday-and-sunday/
Thu, 21 Aug 2014 15:47:49 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=76372The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is working with V-O-Cal (Volunteers for Outdoor California) this Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and August 24, to build a brand new trail in McLaren Park to provide people a safe and pleasant place to walk outside of the busy roadway. Trail work … Continue reading →]]>

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is working with V-O-Cal (Volunteers for Outdoor California) this Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and August 24, to build a brand new trail in McLaren Park to provide people a safe and pleasant place to walk outside of the busy roadway.

Trail work is all day Saturday and half day Sunday, with optional camping on Friday and Saturday nights. Help us complete a meaningful project, meet new people, enjoy delicious food and drink and one of San Francisco’s gems of a park. You don’t need to bring tools or any previous experience.

For more information and to register for the project, please see the flyer below and visit www.v-o-cal.org.

Please join us for an informational meeting on the project plans for the Marina Bay Trail, along Marina Boulevard.

GOALS OF THE PROJECT

Ensure safety for people walking and biking;

Provide uninterrupted views of the bay;

Meet parking and loading needs for marina berth holders;

Enhance the experience along the urban waterfront.

The meeting details:

Where: Fort Mason Firehouse

When: Tuesday, September 30th 2014

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

For more information contact the Project Manager, Mary Hobson at 415.581.2575 or Mary.Hobson@sfgov.org.

]]>Glen Canyon TRAILS project impacts to Glen Ridge Nursery Schoolhttp://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-trails-project-impacts-to-glen-ridge-nursery-school/
Thu, 25 Sep 2014 00:53:40 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=78615Starting this Friday, September 26, the trail to Glen Ridge Nursery School/Silver Tree on the west side of the creek will be closed so that our contractor can work on this section of trail and install retaining wall features to stabilize the trail and minimize erosion. The trail will be blocked … Continue reading →]]>

Starting this Friday, September 26, the trail to Glen Ridge Nursery School/Silver Tree on the west side of the creek will be closed so that our contractor can work on this section of trail and install retaining wall features to stabilize the trail and minimize erosion. The trail will be blocked with orange construction fencing and signage explaining the closure/ project. The installation of retaining walls along either side of the trail from where the old wood railing (see below) is, north toward Glen Ridge/ Silver Tree should take 2-3 weeks.

Site of Upcoming Trail Improvements- Looking South from Glen Ridge Nursery/ Silver Tree

Southern End of Upcoming Trail Closure West of Creek and North of Bosworth

Following completion of that section of the trail, we will be working on the middle of the trail, in the area near where the new creek crossing has gone in.

Please stay tuned for more updates on this specific trail section closure as well as more general construction updates.

]]>McLaren Trail Connector Planting and Opening Event November 15http://sfrecpark.org/mclaren-trail-connector-planting-and-opening-event-november-15/
Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:19:38 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=79273Join the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, McLaren Park Collaborative and park advocates for the Community Planting Day to celebrate the Opening of McLaren Park Trail Connector: please see Event Flyer (Click here) and feel free to distribute. If would like to volunteer for the community planting and other park beautification … Continue reading →]]>

Join the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, McLaren Park Collaborative and park advocates for the Community Planting Day to celebrate the Opening of McLaren Park Trail Connector: please see Event Flyer (Click here) and feel free to distribute.

If would like to volunteer for the community planting and other park beautification activities, please RSVP by November 12th to recparkvolunteer@sfgov.org.

Saturday, November 15th, 2014

10:00 a.m.

McLaren Park Persia Ave Entrance (Picnic Area)

BACKGROUND

SF Rec and Park has completed improvements at three trail entryways in McLaren Park– Campbell Ave, Visitacion Ave Fire Road, and Persia Ave just east of the picnic area–through generous support from a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant. Trailside vegetation was restored to control erosion and improve habitat value, and 3 new entrance signs were installed. Rec and Park has matched this funding with volunteer-completed realignment of a steep trail segment just south of Mansell leading to the magnificent vista point at McLaren Park overlooking Bernal Heights and downtown San Francisco. The realignment improves public access and pedestrian safety. This project also received support from the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond as part of Rec and Park’s Citywide Trails Improvement Program.

As many of you know, an artist and art proposal was not selected from the last round of proposals for art for the Rec Center Project Renovation, so soon we are going to be reviewing three new proposals.

The artists will present their proposals to the artist selection panel on January 16, 2015, 10am – 2pm at 25 Van Ness Avenue, 8th floor conference room. At the meeting, the panel will select one proposal to recommend to the Arts Commission. The meeting is open to the public and will include a dedicated time for public comment. An agenda will be posted on the SFAC website at least 72 hour in advance of the meeting here: http://www.sfartscommission.org/pubartcollection/category/public-meetings/artist-selection-panels/.

For more information about the public art project at Glen Canyon Park, please contact Zoe Taleporos at zoe.taleporos@sfgov.org, (415) 252-3215.

Thank you everyone for your continued interest and participation in this project!

Best
Karen

]]>McLaren Trail Connector Opening and Community Planting a Successhttp://sfrecpark.org/mclaren-trail-connector-opening-and-community-planting-a-success/
Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:27:18 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=81906On Saturday, November 15, Rec and Park staff, including General Manager Phil Ginsburg, as well as Commissioners Low and Wei and Supervisor Cohen, joined members of the McLaren Collaborative and PROSAC and a host of neighbors to celebrate the completion of the McLaren Trail Connector Project with some gold shovel … Continue reading →]]>

On Saturday, November 15, Rec and Park staff, including General Manager Phil Ginsburg, as well as Commissioners Low and Wei and Supervisor Cohen, joined members of the McLaren Collaborative and PROSAC and a host of neighbors to celebrate the completion of the McLaren Trail Connector Project with some gold shovel fanfare.

Following some sincere words from the General Manager about the importance of federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant funds in helping us to improve our parks, community members helped us to complete the gateway planting. Community members also helped Rec and Park staff to broadcast seeds to help cover the new planting area.

]]>Rec and Park Yet to Finalize Decision Whether to Include Trail from Portola to Cul Du Sac in Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/rec-and-park-yet-to-finalize-decision-whether-to-include-trail-from-portola-to-cul-du-sac-in-project/
Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:28:03 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=81914Some neighbors have contacted Rec and Park to strongly oppose the inclusion in the Trails Improvement Project of the repair and formalization of the existing trail that connects the new Portola Trail with the end of the Portola cul-du-sac. This trail segment was included in the conceptual plan that was approved by the … Continue reading →]]>

Some neighbors have contacted Rec and Park to strongly oppose the inclusion in the Trails Improvement Project of the repair and formalization of the existing trail that connects the new Portola Trail with the end of the Portola cul-du-sac. This trail segment was included in the conceptual plan that was approved by the Rec and Park Commission in 2012.

Rec and Park considers providing a connection between Twin Peaks and Glen Canyon to be a high priority as part of our development of the Creeks to Peaks trail corridor. We realize that the dog leg is not necessary to achieve the connection, but with individuals continuing to take a short cup up from the cul du sac, there are advantages to properly designating and improving the short cut in order to deter individuals from wandering off and into people’s backyards. There are also advantages to stabilizing and restoring the adjacent slope in this area.

We are still months away from finalizing the designs and bid package for completion of the rest of the Twin Peaks Trails Improvement project, so our plan to check back in with neighbors before that time still stands. The Department is committed to either conducting a survey or convening one additional community meeting in Spring/Summer 2015 to present the pros and cons and to gather full community and stakeholder input prior to finalizing the decision.

]]>Paving Project on Southern Portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard to Address Neighbor Concernshttp://sfrecpark.org/dpw-paving-project-on-southern-portion-of-twin-peaks-boulevardd-to-address-neighbor-concerns/
Sat, 06 Dec 2014 01:24:40 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=81919Rec and Park and Public Works are coordinating a joint improvement project that will repave the southern portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard, from Panorama to the southern edge of the southern peak. The work will take place in early 2015. In response to neighbors’ concerns about problems with storm water … Continue reading →]]>

Rec and Park and Public Works are coordinating a joint improvement project that will repave the southern portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard, from Panorama to the southern edge of the southern peak. The work will take place in early 2015. In response to neighbors’ concerns about problems with storm water runoff when it rains, this project will include the repair of the asphalt berm along the eastern side of Twin Peaks Boulevard, adjacent to the new Portola Trail.

In addition, we have been working with Public Works and the Municipal Transportation Agency on designing a roadway crossing at the top of the new Portola Trail, as well as one near the top of Midcrest, to accommodate the new Portola Trail and the network of other nearby trails. These two new crossings also will be included in the paving project, pending available funding. Please stay tuned for additional updates as we have them.

]]>Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project Construction Progress Updatehttp://sfrecpark.org/glen-canyon-trails-improvement-project-construction-progress-update/
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:59:18 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=81990Here is a snapshot of construction progress on Glen Canyon TRAILS: In November, the Rec and Park Commission approved a change order to the contract which will allow us to work with our TRAILS contractor to replace the stairway that enters the Canyon from Elk Street at Essex: I am … Continue reading →]]>

Here is a snapshot of construction progress on Glen Canyon TRAILS:

In November, the Rec and Park Commission approved a change order to the contract which will allow us to work with our TRAILS contractor to replace the stairway that enters the Canyon from Elk Street at Essex: I am working with Karen Mauney-Brodek, PM for the Playground and Rec Center projects, to fund this and work out the construction details with the contractor: thanks to all who wrote letters and e-mails to support these improvements.

Existing Stairs from Elk St and Sussex St

Work on new retaining walls on the Islais Creek Trail between Bosworth and Silver Tree, just south of Silver Tree, has taken longer than we anticipated. This is due to some unforeseen conditions in that area and the need to work with our contractor, landscape architects and consulting engineers to do additional work to make sure that the retaining walls are successful. After these retaining walls are completed, we will be extending a trail north alongside the creek, just east of Silver Tree, and we will be sure to give Glen Ridge staff plenty of notice on this so they can advise parents and families. We will also be working with the contractor to complete the section of trail from the retaining walls south to Bosworth. This trail requires more attention as it was designed to be ADA accessible, which means that it has to meet certain running and cross slope maximums.

Trail Retaining Wall Work South of Silver Tree

You may notice a recent reroute of the Islais Creek Trail where it meets the Radish Hill trail: this was intentional. Once the contractor was on board, we realized that we could meet our maximum trail grade goal without adding steps in this area if we rerouted the trail. The recent decommissioning of the old trail was completed by the contractor, and in the coming months we will be making some other small improvements to the connection between the (new top of the) Islais Creek Trail and the Radish Hill trail to minimize erosion.

New Section of Trail Near Islais Creek in Upper Canyon

The contractor’s efforts were redirected late in the summer in order to complete work in the creek zone at Glen Canyon to comply with seasonal permitting requirements. A handful of neighbors have expressed concern about what seems like—and are— a few areas on the east slope of the Canyon where improvements are incomplete. I have expressed this neighbor concern to the contractor and they are striving in the coming weeks to finish off the work.

Box Steps at Base of Canyon East Slope

We met on site this week with the contractor to ensure storm water and erosion control measures were in place in anticipation of this week’s major storm.

This week the finalists for the Glen Canyon Park Public Art Project go on display for public comment at the Glen Park Rec Center. As many of you know, an artist and art proposal was not selected from the last round of proposals for art for the Rec Center Project Renovation, so these will be four new proposals.

Please take a few moments to view the proposals, either in the comfort of your own home (see link below) or in person, and provide us your comments. A link to the comment form can be found on the web, along with the proposals.

As you may see, this round of proposals is focused to the south of the auditorium space, where there is currently a planting and picnic area. We will work to make sure that picnic areas are provided in the upcoming recreation center renovation. In our current design, a new patio with picnic areas behind the renovated recreation center is included (near the lawn area to the north of the building) and we will work with the artists and others to find a good location to incorporate picnic near the playground as well, to the south of the building.​

The artists will present their proposals to the artist selection panel on January 16, 2015, 10am – 2pm at 25 Van Ness Avenue, 8th floor conference room. At the meeting, the panel will select one proposal to recommend to the Arts Commission. The meeting is open to the public and will include a dedicated time for public comment. An agenda will be posted on the SFAC website at least 72 hour in advance of the meeting here:

]]>Detailed Updates on Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/detailed-updates-on-glen-canyon-trails-improvement-project/
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 00:56:16 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=82533Contractor completing trail and box step work on the east slope of the Canyon New steps along trail near Christopher Playground are nearly done The contractor will install about 30 feet of split rail fencing along the north side of the steps to discourage folks from shortcutting through sensitive plant … Continue reading →]]>

Contractor completing trail and box step work on the east slope of the Canyon

New steps along trail near Christopher Playground are nearly done

The contractor will install about 30 feet of split rail fencing along the north side of the steps to discourage folks from shortcutting through sensitive plant area

The area on either side of the new steps and trail will also be seeded to help plants reestablish

The entrance at Christopher Playground should be opened by end of next week

There is one more section of trail and box steps just down slope from the steps to Christopher that should also be completed in next 2 weeks

Much closer to the rec center, there is a trail reroute in a very steep area, that involves one more set of box steps and stringer steps

Steps Near Christopher Playground: in progress

Steps Near Christopher Playground: near completion

Trail between Bosworth and Silver Tree

This is the section of trail that is being improved to meet ADA Outdoor Accessibility guidelines, which requires a lot of field coordination to meet requirements

We encountered some technical issues during construction of retaining walls installed just south of Silver Tree, which caused fairly major delays

The 2 walls closest to Silver Tree are nearly completed

There will be one more retaining wall and a small trail re-route near the trail fork closer to Bosworth

Before

During

Near Completion

Stairs from Elk Street @ Sussex

We are committed to replacing the steps that enter the park from Elk Street @ Sussex

Our hope was to add this scope to the trail improvement project; however, because we are so far behind schedule with the base bid work for the trails project, there is a chance that this work will be completed under a separate contract. In any case, we are coordinating with Glen Ridge, Silver Tree, and the community and know that it is a high neighborhood priority so are pursuing the most expedient and cost-efficient mechanism for completion

Stormwater/ Flooding/ Erosion Control Measures

Per request from Rec and Park, the contractor will be installing some more robust temporary storm water control measures around their staging area and along Alms Road to minimize erosion and damage to the road

Installing Erosion Control Measures

Wayfinding and Interpretive Signage

Accompanying the new and improved trails will be several interpretive sign panels depicting 3 different ecological systems as well as the Canyon history. We will also be installing entrance signs with maps at key entrances and small way-finding placards on posts throughout the trail system

I want to provide an update on the Art Selection process for Glen Canyon Rec Center.

On January 16th , the Selection Panel met and recommended that Charles Sowers be awarded the commission, and the Visual Arts Committee supported this decision. Final approval will be sought at the Full Commission Meeting on Monday, February 2.

His proposal, and the others considered are displayed on the SFAC website here:

For more information about the public art project at Glen Canyon Park, please contact Zoe Taleporos at zoe.taleporos@sfgov.org, (415) 252-3215.

Thank you everyone for your continued interest and participation in this project!

Sincerely, Karen

]]>Rec and Park working with SFMTA on New Crossing at Bernal Heights Blvd.http://sfrecpark.org/rec-and-park-working-with-sfmta-on-new-crossing-at-bernal-heights-boulevard-northeast-of-park/
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 23:26:28 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=84009As part of our Bernal Heights Trails Improvement Project, we are working with SFMTA on an improved trailhead and crossing at Bernal Heights Boulevard at the northeast corner of the park. The SFMTA board will be holding a public hearing on Friday, March 6 to review the crossing details. We … Continue reading →]]>

As part of our Bernal Heights Trails Improvement Project, we are working with SFMTA on an improved trailhead and crossing at Bernal Heights Boulevard at the northeast corner of the park. The SFMTA board will be holding a public hearing on Friday, March 6 to review the crossing details. We are excited about this interagency opportunity to improve visibility and safety.

This is one of the final pieces for wrap-up of our Trails Improvement Project design, which we anticipate advertising to interested contractors by early April 2015. We have been working to integrate what we’ve learned from the Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project. Thank you for your patience and please stay tuned for more updates.

We plan to close the Recreation Center to the public at the end of May.

Starting in June, we will be doing move out of equipment and furniture, and we plan start construction thereafter.

During renovation of the recreation center the ballfields, playground, and tennis courts will all be open.

We will also provide a ADA port-potty for the public to use, 7 days a week.

The areas that will be closed during construction includes the recreation center building and the related patio (in front of the restroom door), the lawn directly to the north, the picnic areas directly around the building, including the picnic area at the back of the auditorium. The main construction staging area is planned behind the rec center on the lawn area.

All of the current access points from Elk Street will remain open and are NOT anticipated to be used for construction access, including the Sussex Street Stairs, the trail from Elk Street above the tennis court and the new ADA drop off constructed at Elk street, used today.

It is anticipated that construction access will be from the Bosworth Entrance. We will work to minimize impact on the neighbors to the greatest extent we can.You will be hearing more from me as we get closer to the construction start!Thank you again for your patience, let me know if you have any questions in the future.

]]>Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Drop-In Open Househttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-figure-8-redesign-drop-in-open-house/
Mon, 15 Jun 2015 21:58:40 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=93093Twin Peaks is a world-famous tourist destination and one of the most visited areas in San Francisco. Come join us for our first open house to review redesign options for the Twin Peaks Figure 8 roadway, to improve access. We will share proposals that address the following project objectives: • Reallocate … Continue reading →]]>

Twin Peaks is a world-famous tourist destination and one of the most visited areas in San Francisco. Come join us for our first open house to review redesign options for the Twin Peaks Figure 8 roadway, to improve access.

We will share proposals that address the following project objectives:

• Reallocate a portion of the existing roadway from vehicle use to pedestrian and bicycle use;
• Locate pedestrian crossings to link with trail sections; and
• Recommend realignment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail to cross over Twin Peaks Blvd.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, don’t worry your voice matters and you will be able to fill out a short survey, coming soon.
For more info on the project visit: http://sfrecpark.org/project/twin-peaks-figure-8-redesign/

]]>Reminder: Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Open House Thursday June 25th!http://sfrecpark.org/event/reminder-twin-peaks-figure-8-redesign-open-house-thursday-june-25th/
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 01:30:00 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=93251first open house to review redesign options for the Twin Peaks Figure 8 … Continue reading →]]>Twin Peaks is a world-famous tourist destination and one of the most visited areas in San Francisco. Come join us for our first open house to review redesign options for the Twin Peaks Figure 8 roadway to improve access.

We will share proposals that address the following project objectives:
• Reallocate a portion of the existing roadway from vehicle
use to pedestrian and bicycle use;
• Locate pedestrian crossings to link with trail sections; and
• Recommend realignment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail to
cross over Twin Peaks Blvd.

]]>Creeks to Peaks Updatehttp://sfrecpark.org/creeks-to-peaks-update/
Thu, 25 Jun 2015 23:38:01 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=93302We are happy to report that the Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project is substantially complete and open to the public. The contractor should be completely finished and out of the Canyon in the coming weeks. As many folks know, we are calling our trail corridor connecting Glen Canyon Park with … Continue reading →]]>

We are happy to report that the Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project is substantially complete and open to the public. The contractor should be completely finished and out of the Canyon in the coming weeks.

As many folks know, we are calling our trail corridor connecting Glen Canyon Park with Twin Peaks the “Creeks to Peaks” trail. Now that we have completed the section of “Creeks to Peaks” within Glen Canyon, we are working north to connect to Twin Peaks.

The hillside behind the Ruth Asawa School of the Arts belongs not to Rec and Park but to the San Francisco Unified School District, which is why we could not include improvements in this area in our Parks Bond-funded Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project. We do, however, have a plan to complete improvements to that section of trail, which will allow us to connect the Creeks to Peaks trail corridor from Glen Canyon to Twin Peaks.

Phase 1:

Design connector trail alignment and clear rough path from the bridge on Rec and Park property up to Portola Ave: COMPLETED

This event should complete most of the trail bed/corridor finish work. Neighbors and those interested in participating in this trail work event July 18 and/or July 19 can find more information and register via the V-O-Cal website.

Phase 3:

Contractor will install box steps on the steep section of the trail (close to Portola Ave) and install signage: Fall/Winter 2015 (this is separate from the current contract work for the Glen Canyon TRAILS Improvement Project as it is not on RPD property. This work will be funded by private donations received via the San Francisco Parks Alliance)

For more information about these plans to complete the section of “Creeks to Peaks” trail corridor through School District property, please contact Lisa Wayne at lisa.wayne@sfgov.org or via phone at 415-831-6326.

]]>Online Survey Now Available for Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesignhttp://sfrecpark.org/online-survey-now-available-for-twin-peaks-figure-8-redesign/
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 21:07:43 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=93306For those of you unable to make it out to our June 25 public open house, please find copies of the presentation boards below for your review, and please click here to complete our online survey. We want to hear from you and will have the survey open through Friday, July 10. … Continue reading →]]>

We want to hear from you and will have the survey open through Friday, July 10. We will then review survey feedback and prepare design to present at a second public open house in August or September. Stay tuned for date, time and location for that meeting.

]]>Come build a trail with Rec and Park July 18 and July 19http://sfrecpark.org/come-build-a-trail-with-rec-and-park-july-18-and-july-19/
Mon, 06 Jul 2015 22:10:23 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=93486Join Rec & Park’s Natural Areas Program and Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) for a large scale trail building event in Glen Canyon Park and on School of the Arts property to work toward completing the portion of the “Creeks to Peaks” trail corridor that connects Glen Canyon Park to … Continue reading →]]>

Join Rec & Park’s Natural Areas Program and Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) for a large scale trail building event in Glen Canyon Park and on School of the Arts property to work toward completing the portion of the “Creeks to Peaks” trail corridor that connects Glen Canyon Park to Twin Peaks.

Click on the flyer below for more information. If you are interested in participating in this trail work event July 18 and/or July 19, you can find more information and register via the V-O-Cal website.

]]>Deadline extended to July 17 for Twin Peaks Online Surveyhttp://sfrecpark.org/deadline-extended-to-july-17-for-twin-peaks-online-survey/
Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:40:34 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=93490Continue reading →]]>For those of you unable to make it out toour June 25 public open house, please find copies of the presentation boards below for your review, and pleaseclick here to complete our online survey.

Due to the 4th of July holiday, we have decided to extend the survey an additional week through Friday, July 17. We will then review survey feedback and prepare design to present at a second public open house in August or September. Stay tuned for date, time and location for that meeting.

]]>Wealth of Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Survey Input Receivedhttp://sfrecpark.org/wealth-of-twin-peaks-figure-8-redesign-survey-input-received/
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 20:49:54 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=95158Thanks to those of you who attended our June 25 open house with Rec and Park, SFMTA and SFDPW and to those of you who completed our survey online. We received over 450 survey responses! We are working to review and address your feedback. Please stay tuned for high-level summary and next steps for … Continue reading →]]>

Thanks to those of you who attended our June 25 open house with Rec and Park, SFMTA and SFDPW and to those of you who completed our survey online. We received over 450 survey responses! We are working to review and address your feedback. Please stay tuned for high-level summary and next steps for this exciting interagency project.

]]>Twin Peaks Boulevard Repaving to Begin in Augusthttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-boulevard-repaving-to-begin-in-august/
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:51:24 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=95161San Francisco Public Works has a contractor on board and will begin repaving of the southern portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard in August. This project will use an interesting technique called “Cold in Place Reycling (CIR).” Cold In-place Recycling (CIR) is defined as a rehabilitation technique in which the existing pavement … Continue reading →]]>

San Francisco Public Works has a contractor on board and will begin repaving of the southern portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard in August. This project will use an interesting technique called “Cold in Place Reycling (CIR).” Cold In-place Recycling (CIR) is defined as a rehabilitation technique in which the existing pavement materials are reused in place.

Rec and Park has partnered with Public Works to include 2 new roadway crossings as part of this project. Please see below for approximate location of new crossings, which will be located to serve the new Portola Trail and other, soon to be improved/realigned trails. The project also includes repair of the asphalt berm on a portion of the eastern side of the roadway, which addresses concerns neighbors raised prior to the installation of the Portola Trail in 2013.

For more information about the paving project itself, please contact Alex Murillo, Public Affairs Staff, San Francisco Public Works: alex.m.murillo@sfdpw.org.

]]>Major Volunteer Trail Work Effort Completed at Glen Canyon Parkhttp://sfrecpark.org/major-volunteer-trail-work-effort-completed-at-glen-canyon-park/
Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:53:45 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=95442125 volunteers worked with Rec and Park Natural Areas Program staff to improve trails at Glen Canyon Park and on adjacent School of the Arts property July 18-19. Thanks to all of those folks who came out for a fun and successful project to help us get one step closer … Continue reading →]]>

125 volunteers worked with Rec and Park Natural Areas Program staff to improve trails at Glen Canyon Park and on adjacent School of the Arts property July 18-19. Thanks to all of those folks who came out for a fun and successful project to help us get one step closer toward completion of our “Creeks to Peaks” trail corridor!

(Contractor will follow this phase and complete the remaining features of the trail in this area)

Removing the shell of a car

]]>New Twin Peaks Boulevard Roadway Crossings in Progresshttp://sfrecpark.org/new-twin-peaks-boulevard-roadway-crossings-in-progress/
Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:49:20 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=95918Platforms on either side of the roadway at two trail crossings have been installed as part of the repaving of the southern portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard. City crews will be completing crosswalk striping and signage within the next month or so. Platforms have been temporarily taped off. Crossing locations were coordinated closely with Rec … Continue reading →]]>

Platforms on either side of the roadway at two trail crossings have been installed as part of the repaving of the southern portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard. City crews will be completing crosswalk striping and signage within the next month or so. Platforms have been temporarily taped off. Crossing locations were coordinated closely with Rec and Park to accommodate the Twin Peaks pedestrian trail system. Rec and Park staff will be creating temporary trail corridors very soon in the locations that do not have existing trails. Once we have a contractor on board, more permanent trail corridors will be refined. This paving project also included the repair of a portion of the asphalt berm that was not functioning properly to keep stormwater on the roadway. The repair of the berm came directly from concerns we heard from neighbors during our outreach process for the Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project. We are excited to have these improvements completed. Please stay tuned for more updates.

]]>Hazardous Tree Mitigation Work Planned for Twin Peakshttp://sfrecpark.org/hazardous-tree-mitigation-work-planned-for-twin-peaks/
Wed, 09 Sep 2015 18:14:34 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=95955Three trees will be pruned and two removed from Rec and Park property at Twin Peaks this fall as the trees have been assessed as potential hazards. The two trees slated for removal have been posted. The work is being scheduled with a contractor for as soon as possible/ likely October. Stumps … Continue reading →]]>

Three trees will be pruned and two removed from Rec and Park property at Twin Peaks this fall as the trees have been assessed as potential hazards. The two trees slated for removal have been posted. The work is being scheduled with a contractor for as soon as possible/ likely October. Stumps will be left in the ground to avoid any erosion impacts

Bernal Heights Trails Improvement Project is behind originally planned schedule, but we have not forgotten about it. Due to increasing construction costs and based on experience with previous trails improvement projects, Rec and Park is fine tuning our construction documents and applying for grants to supplement 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond funding. Thank you for your patience and stay tuned for updates as we have them!

In the meantime, we are working with a contractor to complete abatement work for a few trees that were assessed as potential hazards. Two dead trees near the top of the hill will be removed (their branches were already removed by our staff to minimize hazardous conditions), and one Evergreen Ash tree on the west slope of the hill will be pruned to remove or reduce the length of the stem with decay. Please see the map below that shows the two removals as red circles and the tree to be pruned as a yellow circle. The two trees to be removed have also been posted. We anticipate that this work will be completed sometime in October.

The contract for the renovation was awarded to the contractor at the August Recreation and Park Commission Meeting. Since that time we have been cleaning out the building to prepare for the renovation, and working with the contractor to start the construction.

Recreation Center Renovation Coming Up/ What to Expect:

We are working with the contractor to start construction on the building on October 13th, or shortly thereafter. The first thing you will see is fencing to be installed around the recreation center, and porta potties to arrive.

During renovation of the recreation center the ballfields, playground, and tennis courts will all be open. We will also provide an ADA accessible Porta-Potty available onsite 7 days a week while the building is closed for renovation.

The areas that will be closed during construction include the recreation center building and the related patio (in front of the restroom current door), the lawn directly to the north of the building, the picnic areas directly around the building, including the picnic area at the back of the auditorium. The main construction staging area is planned behind the rec center on the lawn area. All of the current access points from Elk Street will remain open and are NOT anticipated to be used for construction access, including the Sussex Street Stairs, the trail from Elk Street above the tennis court and the new ADA drop off constructed at Elk street, used today. It is anticipated that construction access will be from the Bosworth Entrance.

I am working to renovate the Sussex street steps with the trails program, and I will be providing an update on that as soon as I can.

We will work to minimize impact on the neighbors to the greatest extent we can.

You will be hearing more from me as the construction gets underway.

Thank you again for your patience, let me know if you have any questions.

]]>Hazardous tree abatement work completed at Twin Peakshttp://sfrecpark.org/hazardous-tree-abatement-work-completed-at-twin-peaks/
Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:41:41 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98215This is an update to confirm that hazardous tree abatement work in the vicinity of Twin Peaks trails has been completed. See previous blog post for more information.
]]>Hazardous Tree Abatement Completed at Bernal Heights Parkhttp://sfrecpark.org/hazardous-tree-abatement-completed-at-bernal-heights-park/
Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:41:42 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98216This is an update to confirm that hazardous tree abatement work in the vicinity of Bernal Heights Park trails has been completed. See previous blog post for more information.
]]>Beacon Hill Trail Commission Approved Concept Planhttp://sfrecpark.org/beacon-hill-trail-commission-approved-concept-plan/
Fri, 30 Oct 2015 23:53:42 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=98309Continue reading →]]>On May 21st, the Recreation and Park Commission approved the concept plan for the Walter Haas Connector Trail as well as allocated funding for the project. A certified arborist has identified five hazardous trees to be removed as part of the project. The hazardous trees are scheduled to be removed in fall 2015. SFRPD staff also will be soliciting bids from contractors for the trail renovation work in fall 2015.

]]>Stay tuned for updates regarding Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project in Early 2016http://sfrecpark.org/stay-tuned-for-updates-regarding-twin-peaks-figure-8-redesign-project-in-early-2016/
Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:20:25 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=99033Continue reading →]]>Just a quick year end update on the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project: we are tracking down answers to some questions related to design scope and budget. Our team is planning to reconvene by mid- January 2016 to confirm these items and we’ll be in touch with folks regarding project design, next steps and timelines soon after that.

If you would like to be added to our e-mail outreach list as well, which flags these updates for you, please send an e-mail to the project manager whose contact info is listed on the right hand side of the project page.

I am so glad so many of you were able to come to the ground breaking and to the update I provided at the December 8th, at the Crocker Amazon Park Monthly meeting.

As you may have seen, the construction has started – some early elements have started on Mansell (some signage, landscape clearing work and staging). Depending on weather, very shortly we hope you will see more of the work get fully underway.

As previously stated, throughout the project, vehicular access from one end of the park to the other and all bus lines will be maintained. Stops may be relocated as needed. Starting shortly, as discussed at the update meeting in December, depending on weather, we will be rerouting some traffic onto Brazil in order to do the work on the Persia portion of Mansell. Please see the below diagram.

For more info on the project, which will include many improvements including the repaving of Mansell, new sidewalks, new bike lanes, new landscaping and safer pedestrian crossing and bus stops see the below link:

The work is going well. We are currently adding additional speed limit signs to post a revised speed limit (25 MPH) and school speed limit signs (15MPH) in those areas and other measures. Additionally, staff is reviewing the Brazil intersection to determine what we can do on a temporary basis during construction at that location.

We made a revised routing flyer, to clarify some details (attached). It is very similar to the one I sent out on January 7th, but just wanted to update you – please provide to others that you think would be interested.

]]>Contractor Set to Complete Creeks to Peaks Connector Trail!http://sfrecpark.org/contractor-set-to-complete-creeks-to-peaks-connector-trail/
Sat, 23 Jan 2016 02:16:09 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=99561We are excited to report that thanks to support from the San Francisco Parks Alliance and an agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District, a contractor will very soon begin work on a critical section of our Creeks to Peaks trail corridor.The completed Creeks to Peaks Connector Trail will provide … Continue reading →]]>

We are excited to report that thanks to support from the San Francisco Parks Alliance and an agreement with the San Francisco Unified School District, a contractor will very soon begin work on a critical section of our Creeks to Peaks trail corridor.The completed Creeks to Peaks Connector Trail will provide a safe pathway highlighting a premier urban hiking experience through Glen Canyon Park to the summits of Twin Peaks. The project will improve steep and unsafe sections by constructing box steps and realigning the tread surface to a more sustainable grade. Additionally, muddy sections of trail will be elevated providing a dry hiking trail surface.

The contractor’s start date was originally anticipated to be January 19 but has been postponed due to weather. We anticipate mobilization by late January/early February.

Please see more details on the project flyer and stay tuned for construction progress updates.

]]>Feb 2 Community Meeting on Proposed Twin Peaks Mount Sutro Trail Connectorhttp://sfrecpark.org/feb-2-community-meeting-on-proposed-twin-peaks-mount-sutro-trail-connector/
Sat, 23 Jan 2016 02:14:52 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=99564Please join representatives from the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission at a community meeting to present and discuss the proposed Bay Area Ridge Trail connector from Twin Peaks to Mt. Sutro. This proposed project will formalize a trail from Twin Peaks Blvd. to Mt. Sutro … Continue reading →]]>

Please join representatives from the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission at a community meeting to present and discuss the proposed Bay Area Ridge Trail connector from Twin Peaks to Mt. Sutro.

This proposed project will formalize a trail from Twin Peaks Blvd. to Mt. Sutro via
Marview Way, around Sutro Tower, on to La Avanzada St. and then Clarendon Ave.
This proposed connector would follow the unofficial paths currently frequented by
pedestrians and bicyclists. Our hope is to organize trail volunteers for a work day
in Summer of 2016 to formalize this trail connector.

]]>Tank Hill Project Update!http://sfrecpark.org/tank-hill-project-update/
Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:27:49 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=100891Continue reading →]]>Thanks for your patience with this project. We have identified a source to close a $40k shortfall in the cost of the project. Our Capital and Natural Areas teams have communicated with the contractor who looks forward to signing a contract once the funding has been formally approved by the Recreation and Park Commission. Staff will bring the award of funding to the Recreation and Park Commission for approval in March. Construction should be able to commence in late-April/early-May depending on finalization of contract documents and the contractor’s availability. Alexis Ward and Lisa Wayne will keep you posted on our progress toward groundbreaking. I appreciate your commitment to this important resource for our city and look forward to your continued advocacy and partnership on Tank Hill.

Jake Gilchrist, Supervising Project Manager

]]>Feb 17 Start Date for Creeks to Peaks Connector Trailhttp://sfrecpark.org/feb-17-start-date-for-creeks-to-peaks-connector-trail/
Thu, 11 Feb 2016 16:15:26 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=100949Weather permitting, contractor will begin work on the Creeks to Peaks Connector Trail next Wednesday, February 17. For more information on this project, see previous blog post: http://sfrecpark.org/contractor-set-to-complete-creeks-to-peaks-connector-trail/ ]]>

As you can tell if you have visited the southern end of Glen Park recently, the recreation center renovation is well underway.

As anticipated, due to aspects of the work on the building renovation, the stair which leads from the northern end of the northern tennis court to the upper trail above the tennis courts will be closed at times over the next three weeks. Please use the alternate entries and exits from the tennis courts, in other words, the lower entries from the playfield sides of the tennis courts.

I am working to renovate the Sussex street steps and I will be providing an update on that as soon as I can.

We continue to work to minimize the construction impact on the neighbors to the greatest extent we can. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

As you may know, the Mansell/Persia corridor through McLaren Park is under renovation. We appreciate your patience during the work.

Over the next several months, there will be temporary alterations to crosswalks and other access routes at times necessary for construction activities.

Starting next week, the crosswalk at Visitation and Mansell will be closed during a portion of the construction work. Please use the nearest open crosswalk if you are trying to access the northern side of the park, approaching the park on foot from the south. There is a crosswalk at Bowdoin Street. Signage will also be provided to direct park users to alternate routes.

The tennis courts and other facilities remain open, and parking and access to the northern side of McLaren Park may be easiest from the northern side of the park, Shelley Drive and the Amphitheater parking lot, if you choose drive.

Thank you all for your continued patience and support during this work.

Yours, Karen

]]>SOTA Trail Improvements Underwayhttp://sfrecpark.org/sota-trail-improvements-underway/
Tue, 23 Feb 2016 19:22:37 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=101319Continue reading →]]>Construction is underway on the section of Creeks to Peaks trail on School District property. This trail connecting Glen Canyon to Twin Peaks was started in 2015 by Rec and Park staff and through a major volunteer effort with Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal). Improvements to be made by contractor include natural surface box steps at either end of the switchbacks in particularly steep areas, refinement of the trail walking surface, drainage improvements and a trailhead sign. A staging area has been set up at the top of the trail by Portola.

On Monday morning, February 22, we will close the trail with fence panels and sign it with a detour route (Turquoise) for the remainder of the project. Construction is anticipated to take approximately 2 months.

Thank you for your patience. The trail is being improved with support from the San Francisco Parks Alliance. Once completed, it will be easier for people to traverse and more environmentally sustainable.

See suggested trail detour during construction closure below:

]]>Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot Redesignhttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-figure-8-pilot-redesign/
Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:04:21 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=101364The Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Team is excited to announce a proposed pilot project that will open a portion of the Twin Peaks Figure 8 to people walking and riding bikes! The pilot project is an opportunity to evaluate a configuration change at the Twin Peaks Figure 8 while … Continue reading →]]>

The Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Team is excited to announce a proposed pilot project that will open a portion of the Twin Peaks Figure 8 to people walking and riding bikes! The pilot project is an opportunity to evaluate a configuration change at the Twin Peaks Figure 8 while the Twin Peaks Redesign team continues to consider long term improvements to improve access at Twin Peaks. The broader project goals include:

Reallocate a portion of the existing roadway from vehicle use to pedestrian and bicycle use;

Locate pedestrian crossings to link with trail sections; and

Recommend realignment of the Bay Area Ridge Trail to cross over Twin Peaks Blvd.

Read on to learn about the pilot and how you can get involved.

Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot

Our partners at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) are proposing to close a portion of Twin Peaks Boulevard to motor vehicles as a pilot project. This proposal would convert the western alignment to two-way operation, and close the eastern alignment to motor vehicles while maintaining access for people walking and biking. Imagine JFK Sunday Streets, every day of the week!

The project would be implemented sometime this summer, using paint and temporary railings to prevent motor vehicle access to the eastern half of the roadway.

Show Your Support

The pilot proposal will be included in a public hearing in March and then will be presented for approval at an SFMTA Board of Directors meeting in April. For both the hearing and the board meeting, you may share your thoughts by emailing or in person:

The pilot road closure is the first step for the Figure 8 Redesign. For folks not aware of the Figure 8 Redesign project, please visit the Rec and Park project page and also please reference a blog post that includes materials from a 2015 public open house. The presentation materials outlines and describes alternatives considered. We are in the process of completing a more comprehensive conceptual plan for the space and will share that with you in the coming months before finalizing.

]]>FAQs and Upcoming Public Hearing on SFMTA Twin Peaks Pilot Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/faqs-and-upcoming-public-hearing-on-sfmta-twin-peaks-pilot-project/
Fri, 08 Apr 2016 23:37:14 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=102326The Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project, a joint effort of the SFMTA and Rec and Park Departments, with support from Public Works, seeks to create better connectivity within the Twin Peaks trail system, improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and provide a defined connection to the Bay Area Ridge Trail. … Continue reading →]]>

The Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project, a joint effort of the SFMTA and Rec and Park Departments, with support from Public Works, seeks to create better connectivity within the Twin Peaks trail system, improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and provide a defined connection to the Bay Area Ridge Trail. The City is hoping to make significant long-term investments to one of San Francisco’s most popular parks and thank all of you who have attended community meetings and provided your feedback during the last 9 months.

We want to remind you about an exciting opportunity to implement a Pilot Project this summer, and that the SFMTA Board of Directors will be voting on temporary transportation changes at their Hearing on Tuesday, April 19th. The Pilot Project would reallocate a portion of the existing roadway from vehicle use to pedestrian and bicycle use.

If approved, the Twin Peaks Pilot Project would be implemented this summer using temporary materials and will allow the Project Team to study how these changes affect transportation around the park and adjacent neighborhoods. The pilot would end by May of 2018, allowing for thorough analysis of traffic changes and visitor and resident feedback and development of recommendations for permanent changes.

The SFMTA Board of Directors will make a decision on the final proposal for the roadway at that time, and we will keep you informed as the longer term design proposal, with additional features and amenities, moves along.

]]>Vote for Interpretive Signs at Bernal Heights Park trails Every Day Through April 30http://sfrecpark.org/vote-for-interpretive-signs-at-bernal-heights-park-trails-every-day-through-april-30/
Wed, 27 Apr 2016 22:42:46 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=103704Bernal Heights Park has been nominated to receive funding for the Parks Build Community initiative which kicked off on April 1st. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company to help revitalize parks across the country including parks here in San Francisco. Every day in April … Continue reading →]]>

Bernal Heights Park has been nominated to receive funding for the Parks Build Community initiative which kicked off on April 1st. The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company to help revitalize parks across the country including parks here in San Francisco.

Every day in April you can vote for one of three local parks to receive a $20,000 grant. The park with the most votes at the end of April will receive the funding. The park projects you can vote for are:

Tenderloin Children’s Recreation Center – To install a full-sized, outdoor basketball court in one of the most densely populated sections of San Francisco.

Potrero del Sol Community Garden – To enhance one of the oldest community gardens in San Francisco by repairing wood raised beds and install a garden tool shed.

Last year, Bernal Heights Community Garden was the recipient of the $20,000 grant from NRPA. With that funding, we were able to make important safety repairs and conduct over-due maintenance to improve the accessibility of the garden. This year, we look forward to improving another one of San Francisco’s great parks thanks to your votes!

Funding for the 2008 Bond-funded trails improvement projects, including the project at Bernal Heights Park, is tight. Rec and Park staff have been working to secure additional state and federal funding. If Bernal Heights Park receives the most votes of the 3 projects above, we will be able to include beautiful interpretive signs like the ones that have been installed at Glen Canyon Park.

Here are examples of interpretive signs that were installed in Glen Canyon Park as part of the trails improvement project there:

Parks help make our lives better by inspiring healthy living, protecting the environment and bringing people together. Support your local parks this Earth Month by visiting them and voting for your favorite park project every day during the month of April!

]]>Construction starting soonhttp://sfrecpark.org/construction-starting-soon/
Sat, 14 May 2016 00:01:48 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104294Continue reading →]]>The contractor (Alta Engineering) is scheduled to begin the site surveys this month. Step demolition and construction of the new steps will follow the survey task. Currently the contractor is projecting that trail construction work will occur June through August. During construction, access to the top of Tank Hill will be restricted. Please plan on using alternative routes if you wish to access the top of the park during construction.

]]>Mid-July Implementation Set for Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/mid-july-implementation-set-for-twin-peaks-figure-8-pilot-project/
Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:34:03 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104811Thank you for your continued interest in the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project. This project, a joint effort of the SFMTA and Rec and Park Departments, seeks to create better connectivity within the Twin Peaks trail system, improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and provide a defined connection to the … Continue reading →]]>

Thank you for your continued interest in the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project. This project, a joint effort of the SFMTA and Rec and Park Departments, seeks to create better connectivity within the Twin Peaks trail system, improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and provide a defined connection to the Bay Area Ridge Trail.

The City is hoping to make significant long-term investments to one of San Francisco’s most popular parks and thank all of you who have attended community meetings and provided your feedback during the last year or so.

The SFMTA Board of Directors approved temporary transportation changes at their hearing on Tuesday, April 19th. Starting in mid-July, this Pilot Project will use temporary materials to reallocate a portion of the existing roadway from vehicle use to pedestrian and bicycle use, as shown below.

This Pilot project allows San Francisco residents and visitors to experience this new configuration to help us better consider permanent changes to the Twin Peaks Figure 8. Once the Pilot is open, we will post an online survey and schedule further opportunities for feedback. At the same time, the Project Team will study how these changes affect transportation and parking around the park and adjacent neighborhoods.

Thank you for your continued participation in this exciting opportunity in one of San Francisco’s most iconic parks. We will be in touch in the coming months as we develop a longer term design for this area.

]]>Twin Peaks Pilot “Promenade” In Effect Starting July 13http://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-pilot-promenade-in-effect-starting-july-13/
Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:40:55 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=104996On Wednesday, July 13, a portion of the “figure 8” roadway loop will become a car-free area for people gazing, hiking and biking on top of San Francisco’s famous Twin Peaks. The pilot is one step in the larger Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project, which includes a two-year pilot for which we’ve partnered with … Continue reading →]]>

On Wednesday, July 13, a portion of the “figure 8” roadway loop will become a car-free area for people gazing, hiking and biking on top of San Francisco’s famous Twin Peaks.

The pilot is one step in the larger Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project, which includes a two-year pilot for which we’ve partnered with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and San Francisco Public Works. The pilot project was shaped by community feedback via surveys and an open house, and it was approved by the SFMTA Board of Directors on April 19.

Click here to complete a survey to let us know what you think about these changes.

The project team will be working on a more comprehensive long-term design for the Twin Peaks Figure 8 later this year. There will be additional opportunities for providing your feedback. Send an email to the Project Manager at melinda.stockmann@sfgov.org if you would like to receive project updates.

Help us prioritize $10 Million Dollars!
Come and share your ideas.
Bring your friends and family.

Workshop Location

Group Picnic Area – McLaren Park
116 John F. Shelley Drive

Saturday, October 1, 2016
10:00 – 11:30 am

If you have any questions contact: pete.j.moore@sfgov.org.

If you cannot attend please be sure to answer a few questions (takes less than 2 minutes) that will help us determine what the community’s needs are by calling: 415.214.9358 Location Code 001.

]]>John McLaren Bike Park out to Bidhttp://sfrecpark.org/john-mclaren-bike-park-out-to-bid/
Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:35:40 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=105573Continue reading →]]>Rec Park is thrilled to announce that the John McLaren Bike Park Project is out to bid! Information on the bid solicitation can be found here: http://mission.sfgov.org/OCABidPublication/BidDetail.aspx?K=11233

Happy to report some progress with improving our trail network at Twin Peaks:

On August 20 and 21, 2016, Rec and Park partnered with Volunteers for Outdoor California (“V-O-Cal”) to get an impressive amount of improvements made to the trails.

Volunteers removed deteriorated timber steps, decommissioned a section of trail that ran through prime endangered Mission Blue Butterfly habitat on the lower half of Twin Peaks, and created more gradual and more sustainable trail routes. They also created a new trail west of the guardrail north of the north peak, which will help hikers and bicyclists connect toward Mount Sutro and Interior Greenbelt. See photos and map of projects completed through this effort below (Projects 1 through 3 have been completed).

This partnership with V-O-Cal, with oversight from Rec and Park’s Volunteer Program and Natural Resource Division, helped the Department to save a significant amount of time and money, in addition to building community and ecoliteracy.

Due to limited funding and a spring 2017 deadline for a state Habitat Conservation Fund grant, we have gone ahead and advertised a more limited scope than anticipated to contractors to pick up from where volunteers left off. This scope will include replacement of steps on the north peak, installation of stringer stairs and box steps in the area pictured below, installation of wayfinding signage and erosion control. Bids are due on December 8, and we anticipate that construction will begin in early 2017.

]]>Golden Gate Park Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project Progresshttp://sfrecpark.org/golden-gate-park-oak-woodlands-trails-improvement-project-progress/
Wed, 23 Nov 2016 22:00:01 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=106909The originally scoped budget for the Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project, as part of the 2008 Bond, was $300,000, with additional support from a Coca‐Cola Bottling Company grant for $94,859. We’ve learned a great deal about construction methods and cost from previously completed trails projects. Our trails team has revisited … Continue reading →]]>

The originally scoped budget for the Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project, as part of the 2008 Bond, was $300,000, with additional support from a Coca‐Cola Bottling Company grant for $94,859. We’ve learned a great deal about construction methods and cost from previously completed trails projects. Our trails team has revisited the project scope and budget over the last several months and updated the budget for both construction costs and supporting soft costs. Due to support from stakeholders for this project, and our understanding of the connectivity and multi‐use that this project achieves, as well as the activation and safety impacts, we have recently received approval to increase the project budget from $300,000 to $2 million.

The design documents are approximately 70% complete. The trails team, having completed the Glen Canyon Trails Improvement Project, and having Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project Phase 1 out to bid (construction start anticipated January 2017) will be picking back up with this project in early 2017, with the goal of advertising to contractors by summer 2017.

Thank you for your patience, and please stay tuned for additional updates.

]]>Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Construction Starting Week of January 17http://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trails-improvement-construction-starting-week-of-january-17/
Sat, 14 Jan 2017 01:09:53 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=107930We are excited to announce that Rec and Park will be working with Campbell Grading Inc on trails improvements at Twin Peaks. Improvements build on work completed by volunteers in summer 2016 and include the following: Replacement of steps on the north peak, as well as along the newly aligned … Continue reading →]]>

We are excited to announce that Rec and Park will be working with Campbell Grading Inc on trails improvements at Twin Peaks.

Improvements build on work completed by volunteers in summer 2016 and include the following:

Replacement of steps on the north peak, as well as along the newly aligned trail further south (see Annotated Aerial Photo here)

Wayfinding signage

Erosion control and protection of sensitive habitat in work areas

This work is funded by the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond as well as a state Habitat Conservation Fund grant.

The north peak will be closed to the public starting on or after January 17 through mid-March (Access to the top of the peak is anticipated to be open from the south side a bit later, through approximately January 23).

]]>Twin Peaks Trails North (Eureka) Peak Closed for Construction, January 23http://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trails-north-eureka-peak-closed-for-construction-january-23/
Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:02:47 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=108036The Twin Peaks trails improvement contractor team mobilized Monday morning, January 23rd. After installing temporary fencing for erosion control and protection of sensitive habitat area, the north (Eureka) peak will be closed to the public so contractor team can remove and replace steps. Trail closure signage and protective fencing has … Continue reading →]]>

The Twin Peaks trails improvement contractor team mobilized Monday morning, January 23rd. After installing temporary fencing for erosion control and protection of sensitive habitat area, the north (Eureka) peak will be closed to the public so contractor team can remove and replace steps. Trail closure signage and protective fencing has been posted on site as pictured below.

Stay tuned for progress updates.

]]>Bernal Heights Park Trails Improvement Project On Holdhttp://sfrecpark.org/bernal-heights-park-trails-improvement-project-on-hold/
Mon, 06 Feb 2017 23:55:07 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=108283This project is currently on hold. Our team applied for three grants over the last year and a half to supplement 2008 Park Bond funding because of rising construction costs. Unfortunately, we were not awarded any of the grants; however, there is a chance that we will be chosen from … Continue reading →]]>

This project is currently on hold. Our team applied for three grants over the last year and a half to supplement 2008 Park Bond funding because of rising construction costs. Unfortunately, we were not awarded any of the grants; however, there is a chance that we will be chosen from the next round of Land and Water Conservation Fund grants this coming spring.

For now, we have pivoted to completing a first phase Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project and then to Oak Woodlands in Golden Gate Park because we have 3 grants for those 2 projects that have upcoming deadlines.

We have been coordinating with the SFMTA on a new crossing at the NE corner of Bernal Hill. SFMTA is moving forward to improve this crossing, and we hope to be able to improve the trailhead following their improvements.

WHAT: A guided walk on some of McLaren Park’s trails + paths, to:
• Highlight some representative trail + path features.
• Hear from you what is your experience now and what would you like for the future.

LOCATION: Parking lot, SW corner of Mansell and Visitacion Ave

This is the first of two planned outreach events for the Trails + Paths focus area. Part 2 will be an indoor workshop (date TBD). This is part of the overall McLaren Park Planning Process.

This event is Rain or Shine. Be prepared to walk paths and trails of varying condition and bring sturdy footwear, rain gear, layers and water.

For more information about the McLaren Park Project, please visit the project page here: http://bit.ly/MCLARENPARKPROJECT

For more information about the Trails + Paths focus area, please contact Project Manager Melinda Stockmann at Melinda.stockmann@sfgov.org or at 415-581-2548.

]]>McLaren Park Trails and Paths Workshop on February 25http://sfrecpark.org/event/mclaren-park-trails-and-paths-workshop-on-february-25/
Sat, 25 Feb 2017 17:30:00 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=108647Join us for a group workshop, guided walk and discussion for McLaren Park trails and paths, February 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meet at the southwest corner of Mansell and … Continue reading →]]>

Join us for a group workshop, guided walk and discussion for McLaren Park trails and paths, February 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meet at the southwest corner of Mansell and Visitacion Avenue. For more information, contact melinda.stockmann@sfgov.org

]]>Progress on Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/progress-on-twin-peaks-trails-improvement-project/
Sat, 25 Feb 2017 04:23:29 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=108757Despite rain and winds since construction start, our contractor is making progress on trails improvement at Twin Peaks. Old steps on the north peak have been removed and construction on new steps has begun. Thank you for your patience and for keeping off the north peak until it is reopened. … Continue reading →]]>

Despite rain and winds since construction start, our contractor is making progress on trails improvement at Twin Peaks. Old steps on the north peak have been removed and construction on new steps has begun.

Thank you for your patience and for keeping off the north peak until it is reopened.

We anticipate that the new trail on the north peak will be open by late March / early April.

]]>Twin Peaks Trail Opening and Closure Updateshttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trail-opening-and-closure-updates/
Fri, 31 Mar 2017 23:12:34 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=110001The northern half of trail on the north (Eureka) peak at Twin Peaks (Twin Peaks Boulevard and Christmas Tree Point Road) re-opened to the public this afternoon! See before and after photos below. Thank you for your patience as we take the next two weeks to wrap up trail improvements … Continue reading →]]>

The northern half of trail on the north (Eureka) peak at Twin Peaks (Twin Peaks Boulevard and Christmas Tree Point Road) re-opened to the public this afternoon! See before and after photos below. Thank you for your patience as we take the next two weeks to wrap up trail improvements on the southern half of trail on the north peak at Twin Peaks.

BEFORE

AFTER

Beginning on or after Monday, April 10, the contractor will be moving further south in the park to our Mission Blue Butterfly Trail area shown here and constructing a sustainable trail route through this area. Improvements include replacement of deteriorated steps; new wayfinding signage; erosion control and habitat protection as part of the Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project / Creeks to Peaks Trail Connection. We anticipate that this area will be re-opened to public access in mid-May. Notices will be posted on site by mid-week next week.

This work is funded by the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond and two grants from the State Habitat Conservation Fund. Stay tuned for additional updates, including next steps for the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Project.

]]>Twin Peaks Trail Access Updatehttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trail-access-update/
Wed, 12 Apr 2017 00:51:23 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=110095The newly renovated trail and steps up and over the north (Eureka) peak of Twin Peaks are now open to the public. Access on the north side of the peak opened on March 31, and access on the south side of the peak opened yesterday, April 10. Take a hike and check … Continue reading →]]>

The newly renovated trail and steps up and over the north (Eureka) peak of Twin Peaks are now open to the public. Access on the north side of the peak opened on March 31, and access on the south side of the peak opened yesterday, April 10.

Take a hike and check out the improvements! Also look for new way finding signs and erosion control to protect the hillside and sensitive habitat areas.

We are now working on the trail improvements further south in the park. Stay tuned for updates!

]]>Twin Peaks Road Paving and Figure 8 Project Updateshttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-road-paving-and-figure-8-project-updates/
Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:45:46 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=112012San Francisco Public Works is moving forward as planned with the second phase of Twin Peaks Boulevard repaving. The paving work includes the portion of the “Figure 8” that is currently closed to motorists as part of SFMTA’s pilot road closure. This work—and road closures and rerouting—is proceeding more quickly … Continue reading →]]>

San Francisco Public Works is moving forward as planned with the second phase of Twin Peaks Boulevard repaving. The paving work includes the portion of the “Figure 8” that is currently closed to motorists as part of SFMTA’s pilot road closure. This work—and road closures and rerouting—is proceeding more quickly than we anticipated, starting Thursday, April 20. Click here for notice from Public Works and please contact Alex Murillo directly with inquiries related to the paving work and specific impacts to vehicle and pedestrian travel.

A few updates as to how this work relates to the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign and Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Projects:

-Thanks to interagency coordination between Rec and Park, SFMTA and Public Works, the paving project will include improvements at the north peak trailhead, including moving the drain inlet into the street to mitigate flooding, installing a new stop sign, cross walk and soft hit posts and cutting an opening in the guardrail west of Twin Peaks Boulevard to connect to the new multi-use trail north of the north peak

-The Figure 8 Redesign team is working on conceptual designs for the Figure 8: stay tuned for information about an open house in which these designs will be shared with the community

]]>Site Visit and Survey of Green Waste Transfer Area for Oak Woodlands Trails Projecthttp://sfrecpark.org/site-visit-and-survey-of-green-waste-transfer-area-for-oak-woodlands-trails-project/
Fri, 19 May 2017 01:30:17 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=112633You may wonder- what does the green waste transfer area along Conservatory Drive have to do with the Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project? Because we are planning a trail that runs along the north edge of this zone, we want to make sure to separate the utility area with the … Continue reading →]]>

You may wonder- what does the green waste transfer area along Conservatory Drive have to do with the Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project? Because we are planning a trail that runs along the north edge of this zone, we want to make sure to separate the utility area with the recreational corridor and to clarify circulation for vehicles dropping off and picking up green waste. We completed a site visit with Rec and Park Structural Maintenance Yard and Park Service staff in late March and then met with Public Works in early April to clarify parameters for a topographic survey of the area. We also did a site walk with the Public Works ADA Coordinator to review our plans for meeting accessibility requirements. Stay tuned for more updates!

Reviewing ADA accessibility requirements

Looking south across the green waste transfer area

Planning Circulation Improvements for Green Waste Transfer Area

]]>Twin Peaks Trails Opened This Afternoonhttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-trails-opened-this-afternoon/
Fri, 19 May 2017 22:47:18 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=112644The newly aligned, more sustainable trail adjacent to Mission Blue Butterfly habitat opened to the public this afternoon! Improvements include the replacement of deteriorated steps, new wayfinding signs, erosion control and habitat protection. This work was funded by the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond and by a Habitat … Continue reading →]]>

The newly aligned, more sustainable trail adjacent to Mission Blue Butterfly habitat opened to the public this afternoon! Improvements include the replacement of deteriorated steps, new wayfinding signs, erosion control and habitat protection. This work was funded by the 2008 Clean & Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond and by a Habitat Conservation Fund state grant for our “Creeks to Peaks” trail connection between Twin Peaks and Glen Canyon Park. The contractor built on tremendous work done by volunteers from Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) in summer 2016. The contractor will be wrapping up restoration work in the next week or two, at which point the Twin Peaks Trails Improvement Project Phase 1 will be complete. Click on the map showing the 2 areas of Twin Peaks that received recent improvements.

]]>Landscape work continues at Glen Canyonhttp://sfrecpark.org/landscape-work-continues-at-glen-canyon/
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:33:44 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=114148Continue reading →]]>Construction progress continues on the new rear landscape area at the Glen Canyon Rec Center. A concrete patio has been built and wood decking is now under construction. These pathways and seating areas will be surrounded by new planting areas featuring rain gardens, pathway lighting, and a new irrigation system. As this work is completed, construction will begin on a new trash enclosure area.

]]>Twin Peaks Pilot Promenade Online Survey Closing July 26http://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-pilot-promenade-online-survey-closing-july-26/
Wed, 12 Jul 2017 18:54:38 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=114215A year ago, on July 13, 2016, the eastern half of the “Figure 8” roadway loop of Twin Peaks Boulevard was transformed to a car-free area for people gazing, hiking and biking on top of San Francisco’s famous Twin Peaks. This pilot project was legislated by the SFMTA and is part of a … Continue reading →]]>

A year ago, on July 13, 2016, the eastern half of the “Figure 8” roadway loop of Twin Peaks Boulevard was transformed to a car-free area for people gazing, hiking and biking on top of San Francisco’s famous Twin Peaks. This pilot project was legislated by the SFMTA and is part of a larger interagency collaboration between SFMTA, Rec and Park and Public Works.

Our team will use input from the survey to help inform final design for a more comprehensive bike and pedestrian facility. Please stay tuned for more information, including a final public open house this fall to review these plans.

SFPUC will build a new Rain Garden to capture, retain, filter, and absorb rain water in a series of terraced planters between the Visitacion Avenue and Leland Avenue. The rain garden, with native plants, interpretive signage along an accessible path, is estimated to retain 780,000 gallons of water annually from entering the sewer system and to recharge the ground water table. Details of the project are found at http://sfrecpark.org/project/leland-ave-rain-garden-puc-project/

Park Closures:

McLaren Community Garden will remain open to members throughout construction; however, temporary closures will be necessary and notices will be posted on both SFPUC and SFPRD websites. Visit the project blog posts for most current closures and detour information.

]]>Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project Schedulehttp://sfrecpark.org/oak-woodlands-trails-improvement-project-schedule/
Mon, 07 Aug 2017 19:31:51 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=114697The target timeline that we posted late last year was to complete construction documents and advertise to contractors sometime this summer. Please see updated anticipated project schedule below. The largest reason for the updated timeline is that our landscape architect was unexpectedly out on leave for several months; however, there … Continue reading →]]>

The target timeline that we posted late last year was to complete construction documents and advertise to contractors sometime this summer. Please see updated anticipated project schedule below. The largest reason for the updated timeline is that our landscape architect was unexpectedly out on leave for several months; however, there are some other factors. We are having another tree assessment done and are planning to complete another round of hazard tree abatement in the fall, ahead of the general contract scope, to make the rest of the scope easier to complete and also to minimize conflict between bird nesting and tree work. We also want to avoid starting work right in the middle of the rainy season to avoid costly delays and to help maximize appeal to quality contractors. Finally, the construction duration is a bit longer than we originally anticipated, but that is to allow for planting at a more appropriate time, at the end of the project.

Thanks for your patience. We are definitely making progress and are excited to make even more in the near future! If you have questions or comments, please reach the Project Manager at melinda.stockmann@sfgov.org or 415-581-2548.

]]>Come work on trails in McLaren Park Sept 23 and Sept 24http://sfrecpark.org/come-work-on-trails-in-mclaren-park-sept-23-and-sept-24/
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:48:29 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=115354Join Rec & Park’s Natural Resources Division and Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) for a large scale trail building event in McLaren Park this coming Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24. Rec and Park has partnered with V-O-Cal every year for several years to complete significant trail improvements in … Continue reading →]]>

Join Rec & Park’s Natural Resources Division and Volunteers for Outdoor California (V-O-Cal) for a large scale trail building event in McLaren Park this coming Saturday and Sunday, September 23 and 24.

Rec and Park has partnered with V-O-Cal every year for several years to complete significant trail improvements in Glen Canyon Park, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Park and McLaren Park.

If you are interested in participating in this trail work event Saturday, September 23 and / or Sunday, September 24, you can find more information, including a detailed fact sheet, and register via the V-O-Cal website.

No prior trails experience required! Tools, gloves and detailed direction provided on site, as well as food, a project memento and a rare opportunity to camp in a San Francisco park!

The McLaren Park Project team has taken time to compile information related to the Trails + Paths Focus Area in response to community questions. Please click here for fact sheet. If you have follow-up questions, please contact Project Manager Melinda Stockmann at melinda.stockmann@sfgov.org.

Replacement of the stairs at the intersection of Sussex and Elk Streets will begin on November 27, 2017. Please observe the trail detours and closures as shown on the map above. It is anticipated that construction of the new stair will be complete in February 2018.

Thank you again to members of the Glen Park Neighborhood Association, the Office of Supervisor Sheehy, and the Mayor’s Budget Office for making his improvement possible!

]]>Twin Peaks Figure 8 Redesign Updateshttp://sfrecpark.org/twin-peaks-figure-8-redesign-updates/
Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:59:55 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=117993Rec and Park staff, together with SFMTA staff, recommend extending the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot, which uses paint and concrete barriers to designate the eastern half of the Figure 8 roadway for people walking and biking. The Pilot has been in place since July 2016, during which time the … Continue reading →]]>

Rec and Park staff, together with SFMTA staff, recommend extending the Twin Peaks Figure 8 Pilot, which uses paint and concrete barriers to designate the eastern half of the Figure 8 roadway for people walking and biking. The Pilot has been in place since July 2016, during which time the SFMTA conducted an evaluation of the pilot configuration and collected community feedback. The number of vehicles driving over the 30 MPH speed limit dropped by 77% on the new two-way eastern half of the roadway, and through a yearlong public survey, more than 58% of respondents supported making the project permanent. For more information about the Pilot evaluation, please visitwww.sfmta.com/figure8

Based on these results, the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department and San Francisco Public Works will be developing proposals for permanent changes to the Twin Peaks Figure 8. The pilot project was set to expire at the end of May 2018 and, pending SFMTA legislation this spring, will be extended through May 31, 2020 to allow time to continue to explore permanent options. During this time, RPD and Public Works will work to complete the following:

Develop illustrative renderings for a converted roadway;

Host a public open house to share design renderings with the community and solicit input (stay tuned for announcement for this date);

]]>GGP Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project Out to Bidhttp://sfrecpark.org/ggp-oak-woodlands-trails-improvement-project-out-to-bid/
Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:18:40 +0000http://sfrecpark.org/?p=119432The Golden Gate Park Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project has been advertised to contractors. Pre-bid conference and site walk was held on March 6. Bids are due on March 22. We are hoping to present construction contract award to the Rec and Park Commission in April and start construction in … Continue reading →]]>

The Golden Gate Park Oak Woodlands Trails Improvement Project has been advertised to contractors. Pre-bid conference and site walk was held on March 6. Bids are due on March 22. We are hoping to present construction contract award to the Rec and Park Commission in April and start construction in May.